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SELECTION 

OF 

HYMNS 

FOR  THE 

SUNDAY  SCHOOL  UNION 

OF   THK 
METHODIST  EPISCOPAL  CHURCH. 


NEW-YOBK, 
PUBLISHED   BY   T.    MASON   AND   G.    LANE, 

For  the  Methodist  Episcopal  Church,  at  the  Con 
ference  Office,  200  Mulberry-street. 

/.  Collord,  Printer. 

1836. 


PREFACE. 


The  Sunday  School  Hymn  Book,  here- 
tofore in  use  among  us,  has  been  consi- 
dered, by  those  engaged  in  Sabbath  school 
instruction,  detective  for  want  of  a  greater 
variety  of  subjects,  the  inconvenient  length 
of  some  of  the  hymns,  and  the  unsuitable- 
ness  of  others.  Being  impressed  with  these 
defects,  and  with  a  view,  as  far  as  possible, 
to  obviate  them,  measures  have  been  adopted 
to  make  a  thorough  revision  of  our  Sunday 
School  Hymn  Book ;  and  the  following  is 
the  result  of  the  labours  of  the  committee 
to  whom  this  needful  work  was  committed. 

In  this  collection  several  of  the  hymns 
have  been  divided,  others  shortened,  and  a 
number  selected  from  our  standard  Hymn 
Book,  and  others  of  approved  character 
have  been  introduced;  all  of  which  it  is 
hoped  will  be  found  acceptable  and  useful. 

In  the  Appendix,  a  specimen  of  Mr. 
Spaulding's  plan  of  analysis  and  questions 
is  given,  from  the  hope  that  this  excellent 


4  PREFACE. 

method  of  imparting  instruction  to  the  juve- 
nile mind,  will  be  adopted  by  teachers  of 
Sabbath  schools,  as  far  as  practicable. 

Praying  that  the  blessing  of  God  may 
accompany  this  and  every  other  effort  to 
promote  the  welfare  of  the  rising  genera- 
tion, the  following  hymns  are  commended 
to  the  use  of  the  schools  under  the  care  of 
the  Sunday  School  Union  of  the  Methodist 
Episcopal  Church. 

New-Yor)c,  April,  1836. 


HYMNS. 


Hymn  1.    C.  M. 

Praise. 

OFOR  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing 
My  great  Redeemer's  praise  ! 
The  "glories  of  ray  God  and  King, 
The  triumphs  of  his  grace  ! 

2  My  gracious  Master,  and  my  God, 
Assist  me  to  proclaim. 

To  spread  through  all  the  earth  abroad 
The  honours  of  thy  Name. 

3  Jesus  1 — the  Name  that  charms  our  fears, 
That  bids  our  sorrows  cease  ; 

'Tis  music  in  the  sinner's  ears, 
'Tis  life,  and  health,  and  peace. 

4  He  breaks  the  power  of  cancell'd  sin, 
He  sets  the  prisoner  free  ; 

His  blood  can  make  the  foulest  clean  ; 
His  blood  avail'd  for  vie. 

Hymn  2.    C.  M. 
Praise  to  the  Redeemer. 

ALL  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  najno! 
Let  angels  prostrate  fall ; 
Bring  forth  the  royal  diadem. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 


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2  Ye  clioscn  seed  of  Israel's  race, 
A  remnant  weak  and  small ! 

Hail  him  who  saves  you  by  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  Ye  Gentile  sinners  ne'er  forget 
The  wormwood  and  the  gall : 

Go — spread  your  trophies  at  his  feet, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Babes,  men,  and  sires,  who  know  his  lovo, 
Who  feel  your  sin  and  thrall. 

Now  join  with  all  the  hosts  above, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  Lot  ev'ry  kindred,  ev'ry  tribe, 
On  this  terrestrial  ball, 

To  him  all  majesty  ascribe. 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

6  O  that  with  yonder  sacred  throng, 
We  at  his  feet  may  fall ; 

We'll  join  the  everlasting  song, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Hymn  3.    C.  M. 

Praise  to  God. 

COME,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above, 
Now  in  our  youngest  days  ; 
Remember  our  Creator's  love, 
And  lisp  our  Father's  praise. 

2  His  majesty  will  not  despise 
The  day  of  feeble  things  ; 

Grateful  the  songs  of  children  rise, 
And  please  the  King  of  kings. 

3  He  loves  to  be  remember'd  thus, 
And  honour'd  for  his  grace ; 


Out  of  the  mouths  of  babes  like  us, 
His  wisdom  perfects  praise. 

4  Glory  to  God,  and  praise,  and  power, 
Honour  and  thanks  be  given  ! 

Children  and  cherubim  adore 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

Hymn  4.    L.  M. 

On  the  opening  of  a  Sunday  School. 

^~^  REAT  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless, 
■■  \IK  Which  gives  our  feeble  plans  success  ; 
Here  may  we  oft  delight  to  meet 
Our  youthful  charge  at  Jesus'  feet. 

2  These  walls  we  to  thine  honour  raise, 
Long  may  they  echo  to  thy  praise ; 
And  thou,  descending,  fill  the  place 
With  choicest  tokens  of  thy  grace. 

3  And  in  the  great  decisive  day, 
When  God  the  nations  shall  survey. 
May  it  before  the  world  appear 
That  crowds  were  born  for  glory  here. 

Hymn  5.    C.  M. 

"  Lord,  teach  us  to  pray^ 

"H"   ORD,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray, 
M-A  Thy  grace  betimes  impart ; 
And  grant  thy  Holy  Spirit  may 

Renew  my  infant  heart. 
2  A  sinful  creature  I  was  born, 

And  from  the  birth  I  stray'd ; 
I  must  bo  wretched  and  forlorn 

Without  thy  mercy's  aid. 


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3  But  Christ  can  all  my  Bins  forgive, 
And  wash  away  their  stain ; 

And  fit  my  soul  with  him  to  live, 
And  in  his  kingdom  reign. 

4  To  him  let  little  children  come, 
For  he  hath  said  they  may ; 

His  bosom  then  shall  be  their  home 
Their  tears  he'll  wipe  away. 

5  For  all  who  early  seek  his  face, 
Shall  surely  taste  his  love ; 

Jesus  shall  guide  them  by  his  grace, 
To  dwell  with  hira  above. 

Hymn  6.    S.  M. 
Prayer. 

A  CHARGE  to  keep  I  have, 
A  God  to  glorify ; 
A  never-dying  soul  to  save, 
And  fit  it  for  the  sky. 
To  serve  the  present  age, 
My  calling  to  fulfil : 
O  may  it  all  my  powers  engage. 
To  do  my  Master's  will. 

2  Arm  me  with  jealous  care, 

As  in  thy  sight  to  live  ; 
And  O  thy  servant,  Lord,  prepare, 

A  strict  account  to  give  ! 

Help  me  to  watch  and  pray, 

And  on  thyself  rely ; 
Assured  if  I  my  trust  betray, 

I  shall  for  ever  die. 


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Hymn  7.    P.  M. 

BE  it  my  only  wisdom  here. 
To  serve  the  Lord  with  fihal  fear, 

With  loving  gratitude  : 
Superior  sense  may  I  display, 
By  shunning  every  evil  way, 

And  walking  in  the  good^ 
2  O  may  I  still  from  sin  depart ; 
A  wise  and  understanding  heart, 

Jesus,  to  me  be  given  I 
And  let  me  through  thy  Spirit  know, 
To  glorify  my  God  below, 

And  find  ray  way  to  heaven. 

Hymn  8.    S.  M. 
Praise  to  God  for  learning  to  re^ad. 

THE  praises  of  my  tongue 
I  offer  to  the  Lord, 
That  I  was  taught,  and  learnt  so  young, 
To  read  his  holy  word. 

2  That  I  am  brought  to  know 
The  danger  I  was  in  ; 

By  nature,  and  by  practice  too, 
A  wretched  slave  to  sin. 

3  That  I  am  led  to  see 

I  can  do  nothing  well ; 
And  whither  shall  a  sinner  flee, 
To  save  his  soul  from  hell  ? 

Hymn  9.    4  lines  7s. 

CHILDREN  of  the  heavenly  King, 
As  we  journey  let  us  sing  ; 
Sing  our  Saviour's  worthy  praise, 
Glorious  in  his  works  and  ways. 


10 

2  We  are  travelling  home  to  God, 
In  the  way  our  fathers  trod ; 
They  are  happy  now,  and  we 
Soon  their  happiness  shall  see. 

3  O  ye  banish'd  seed,  be  glad, 
Christ  our  Advocate  is  made  : 
Us  to  save  our  flesh  assumes, 
Brother  to  our  souls  becomes. 

4  Fear  not,  brethren,  joyful  stand 
On  the  borders  of  our  land  ; 
Jesus  Christ,  our  Father's  Son, 
Bids  us  undismay'd  go  on. 

5  Lord  !  obediently  we'll  go, 
Gladly  leaving  all  below  ; 
Only  thou  our  leader  be, 
And  we  still  will  follow  thee  ! 

Hymn  10.    C.  M. 
Praise  and  Prayer. 

HE  AR,Lord,the  songof  praise  and  prayer 
In  heaven,  thy  dwelling  place, 
From  infantg  made  the  public  care, 
And  taught  to  seek  thy  face  ! 

2  Thanks  for  thy  word,  and  for  thy  day, 
And  grant  what  we  implore, 

Never  to  waste  in  sinful  play 
Thy  holy  Sabbaths  more. 

3  Thanks  that  we  hear, — but  O  impart 
To  each  desire  sincere! 

That  we  may  listen  with  our  heart, 
And  learn  as  well  as  hear. 

4  For  if  vain  thoughts  the  mind  engage 
Of  elder  for  than  me  ; 


11 

Wliat  hope  tliat  at  our  thoughtless  age 
Our  mind  should  e'er  be  free  ? 

5  Wisdom  and  bliss  thy  word  bestows, 

A  sun  that  ne'er  declines  ; 
And  be  thy  mercies  pour'd  on  those 

Who  placed  us  where  it  shines. 

Hymn  11.    L.  M. 

The  Bible. 

THIS  is  a  precious  book  indeed ! 
Happy  the  child  that  loves  to  read ! 
'Tis  God's  own  word  which  he  has  given 
To  show  our  souls  the  way  to  heaven  ! 

2  It  tells  us  how  the  world  was  made ; 
And  how  good  men  the  Lord  obey'd  ; 
Here  his  commands  are  written  too, 
To  teach  us  what  we  ought  to  do. 

3  It  bids  us  all  fi-om  sin  to  fly, 
Because  our  souls  can  never  die  : 

It  points  to  heaven,  where  angels  dwell, 
And  warns  us  to  escape  from  hell. 

4  But  what  is  more  than  all  beside. 
The  Bible  tells  us,  Jesus  died  ! 
This  is  its  best,  its  chief  intent, 
To  lead  poor  sinners  to  repent. 

5  Be  thankful,  children,  that  you  may 
Read  this  good  Bible  every  day : 

'Tis  God's  own  word  which  he  has  given 
To  show  your  souls  the  way  to  heaven. 


12 
Hymn  12.    C.  M. 

The  Seed  of  the, Word. 

ALMIGHTY  God  I  thy  word  is  cast 
Like  seed  into  the  ground  ; 
Now  let  the  dew  of  heaven  descend, 
And  righteous  fruits  abound. 

2  Let  not  the  foe  of  Christ  and  man 
Tliis  holy  seed  remove  ; 

But  give  it  root  in  every  heart, 
To  bring  forth  fruits  of  love. 

3  Let  not  the  world's  deceitful  cares 
The  rising  plant  destroy ; 

But  let  it  yield  a  hundred-fold, 
The  fruits  of  peace  and  joy. 

4  Ofl  as  the  precious  seed  is  sown, 
Thy  quickening  grace  bestow, 

That  all,  whose  souls  the  truth  receive, 
Its  saving  power  may  know. 

Hymn  13.     L.  M. 

Trifling  in  Worship. 

IN  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play. 
While  Christians  meet  to  hear  and  pray, 
Is  to  profane  his  holy  placf , 
And  tempt  the  Almighty  to  his  face. 

2  When  angels  bow  before  the  Lord, 
And  devils  tremble  at  his  word. 
Shall  I,  a  feeble  mortal,  dare 

To  mock,  and  sport,  and  trifle  there  ? 

3  Great  God!  compassionate  and  mild, 
Forgive  the  follies  of  a  child  ; 

Teach  me  to  pray  and  mind  thy  word, 
That  I  may  learn  to  serve  the  Lord. 


13 

Hymn  14.    C.  M. 
Chrisf^s  gracious  Advent. 

HARK !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour 
comes  1 
The  Saviour  pi'omised  long  ! 
Let  every  heart  prepare  a  throne, 
And  every  voice  a  song. 

2  On  him  the  Spirit  largeJy  pour'd, 
Exerts  its  sacred  fire  ; 

Wisdom,  and  might,  and  zeal,  and  love, 
His  holy  breast  inspire. 

3  He  comes,  the  pris'ners  to  release, 
In  Satan's  bondage  held  ; 

The  gates  of  brass  before  him  burst, 
The  iron  fetters  yield. 

4  He  comes,  the  broken  heart  to  bind, 
The  bleeding  soul  to  cure  ; 

And  with  the  treasure  of  his  grace 
T'  enrich  the  humble  poor. 

5  Our  glad  hosannas,  Prince  of  peace, 
Thy  welcome  shall  proclaim  ; 

And  heaven's  eternal  arches  ring 
With  thy  beloved  name. 

Hymn  15.    L.  M. 
Attending  Public  Worship. 

WHEN  to  the  house  of  God  we  go, 
To  hear  his  word,  and  sing  his  love, 
We  ouglit  to  worship  him  below, 
As  saints  and  angels  do  above. 

2  They  stand  before  his  presence  now, 
And  praise  him  better  far  than  we, 


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Who  only  at  his  footstool  bow, 

And  love  him,  though  we  cannot  see. 

3  But  God  is  present  every  where, 

And  watches  all  our  thoughts  and  ways  • 
lie  marks  who  humbly  join  in  prayer, 
And  who  sincerely  sing  his  praise. 

4  The  triflers,  too,  his  eye  can  see, 
Who  only  seem  to  take  a  part ; 

They  move  the  lip,  and  bend  the  knee, 
But  do  not  seek  him  with  the  heait. 

5  O  may  we  never  trifle  so. 

Nor  lose  the  days  our  God  has  given , 
But  learn,  by  Sabbaths  here  below, 
To  spend  eternity  in  heaven  ! 

Hymn  16.    75. 

Jesus  Christ. 

JESUS  Christ  has  lived  and  died, 
What  is  all  the  world  beside  ? 
This  to  know  is  all  we  need, 
This  to  know  is  life  indeed. 

2  Other  wisdom  seek  I  none, 
Teach  me  this,  and  this  alone  ; 
Christ  for  me  hath  lived  and  died, 
Christ  for  me  was  crucified. 

3  Can  my  soul  on  shadows  vain 
Ever  spend  a  thought  again  ? 
No — before  this  light  they  flee, 
Jesus  Christ  has  died  for  me. 

Hymn  17.    C.  M. 

Invitation  to  Praise. 
OME,  children,  hail  the  Prince  of  peace; 
Obey  the  Saviour's  call ; 


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15 

Come  seek  his  face,  and  taste  his  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

2  Ye  lambs  of  Chi-ist,  your  tribute  bring 
Ye  children,  great  and  small, 

Hosanna  sing  to  Christ  your  King ; 
O  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

3  This  Jesus  will  your  sins  forgive, 
O  haste  I  before  him  fall ; 

For  you  he  died,  that  you  might  live 
To  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

4  Let  every  people,  every  tribe, 
Around  this  earthly  ball, 

To  him  all  majesty  ascribe, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

5  All  hail,  the  Saviour,  Prince  of  peace, 
Let  saints  before  him  fail ; 

Let  sinners  seek  his  pardoning  grace, 
And  crown  him  Lord  of  all. 

Hymn  18.    L.  M. 
Time  flying,  Death  hastening. 

CHILDREN,  awake,  nor  slumb'ring  lia 
Amidst  the  gloomy  haunts  of  death  ; 
Pei-haps  the  awful  hour  is  nigh, 

Commission'd  for  your  parting  breath. 

2  That  awful  hour  will  soon  appear, 
Swift  on  the  wings  of  time  it  flies  ; 

When  all  that  pains  or  pleases  here 
Will  vanish  from  your  closing  eyes. 

3  Death  calls  your  friends,  your  parents  hence, 
And  none  resist  the  fatal  dart ; 

Continual  wammgs  strike  your  sense, 
And  shall  they  fail  to  reach  your  heart  ? 


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4  Think,  dear  young  friends,  how  much  da- 
On  the  short  period  of  a  day  ;  [pends 

Shall  time,  which  Heaven  in  mercy  lends, 
Be  negligently  thrown  away  ? 

5  Ensure  your  nobler  life  on  high. 
Life  from  a  dying  Saviour's  blood  ; 

Then  though  your  minutes  swiftly  fly, 
They  bear  you  nearer  to  your  God. 

Uymn  19.    L.  M. 
A  General  Prayer. 

FATHER,  adored  in  worlds  above  I 
Thy  glorious  name  be  hallow'd  still , 
Thy  kmgdom  come  with  power  and  love, 
And  earth,  like  heaven,  obey  thy  will. 

2  Lord  !  make  our  daily  wants  thy  care  ; 
Forgive  the  sins  which  we  forsake  : 

0  I  let  us  in  thy  kindness  share, 
As  fellow  men  of  ours  partake. 

3  Evils  beset  us  every  hour  : 

Thy  kind  protection  we  implore  ; 
Thine  is  tlie  kingdom,  thine  the  power, 
Be  thine  the  glory  evermore  I 

Hymn  20.    L.  M. 
"  Our  Father  who  art  in  Heaven." 
g~^  REAT  God  !  and  wilt  thou  condescend 
%JM  To  be  my  Father  and  my  Friend  I 

1  a  poor  child,  and  thou  so  high. 
The  Lord  of  earth,  and  air,  and  sky. 

2  Art  thou  my  Father  ?    Canst  thou  bear 
To  hear  my  poor  imperfect  prayer, 

Or  stoop  to  listen  to  the  praise 
That  such  a  little  or.e  can  raise  ? 


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3  Art  thou  my  Father  ?    Let  me  be 
A  meek,  obedient  child  to  thee  ; 

And  try  in  word,  and  deed,  and  thought, 
To  serve  and  please  thee  as  I  ought. 

4  Art  thou  my  Father  ?  then  at  last, 
When  all  my  days  on  earth  are  past, 
Send  down  and  take  me  in  thy  love. 
To  be  thy  better  child  above. 

Hymn  21.     CM. 

For  a  child  that  feels  it  has  a  wicJced  hearts 

WHAT  is  there,  Lord,  a  child  can  do 
Who  feels  with  guilt  oppress'd  ? 
There's  evil  that  I  never  knew 
Before,  within  my  breast. 

2  My  thoughts  are  vain,  my  heart  is  hard, 
My  temper  apt  to  rise  ; 

And  when  I  seem  upon  my  guard, 
It  takes  me  by  surprise. 

3  Whene'er  to  thy  commands  I  turn, 
I  find  I've  broken  them ; 

And  in  thy  holy  Scriptures  learn 
That  God  will  sin  condemn. 

4  And  yet,  if  I  begin  to  pray, 
And  lift  my  feeble  cry, 

Some  thoughts  of  folly  or  of  play, 
Prevent  me  when  I  try. 

PART  II. 

1  On  many  Sabbaths,  though  I've  heard 

Of  Jesus  and  of  heaven, 
I've  scarcely  listen'd  to  thy  word, 

Or  pray'd  to  be  forgiven ! 
2 


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2  O  look  with  pity  in  thine  eye 
Upon  a  heart  so  hard  I 

Thou  wilt  not  slight  a  feeble  cry, 
Or  show  it  no  regard. 

3  The  work  I  cannot  undertake, 
I  leave  to  thee  alone ; 

1  pray  thee  for  thy  mercy's  sake 
To  change  this  heart  of  stone. 

Hymn  22.    C.  M. 

The  Savioufs  call  to  the  Young. 

TT   ET  us  adore  the  grace  that  seeks 
MlA  To  draw  our  hearts  above  ; 
'Tis  God,  the  holy  Saviour,  speaks, 
And  every  word  is  love. 

2  O  may  the  child  that  lives  in  sin, 
Enslaved  by  Satan's  power. 

Meekly  obey  the  call  Divine, 
In  this  appointed  hour. 

3  *'  Come  forth,"  he  says,  '*  no  more  pursue 
The  path  that  leads  to  death  ; 

Look  up,  a  bleeding  Saviour  view  ; 
Look,  and  be  saved  by  faith. 

4  "  My  sons  and  daughters  you  shall  be, 
Through  my  atoning  blood  ; 

And  thou  shalt  claim  and  find  in  me 
A  Saviour  and  a  God." 

5  Lord,  speak  these  words  to  every  heart, 
By  thine  almighty  voice ; 

Early  from  sin  may  we  depart. 
And  make  thy  love  our  choice. 


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Hymn  23.    L.  M. 

MY  thoughts  arise,  and  soar  above, 
To  realms  of  everlasting  day  ; 
Ascend  my  soul,  from  earthly  love, 
From  every  mortal  care  away. 

2  O  may  I  be  at  peace  with  Heaven, 
Before  the  summons  call  me  hence  ! 

May  I  but  know  my  sins  forgiven 
Before  I  bid  adieu  to  sense. 

3  O  !  what  reception  must  I  find 
From  Him  who  all  in  heaven  obey  ? 

Who  knows  the  secrets  of  the  mind, 
And  every  action  will  display. 

PART  II. 

1  Almighty  God !  eternal  name. 
Who  bidst  the  awful  thunder  roar ; 

Whose  voice  shakes  all  creation's  frame. 
Whose  mercy's  boundless  as  thy  power. 

2  May  I  thy  praises  ever  sing. 

When  this  frail  world  shall  be  no  more, 
When  all  thy  saints  are  gather'd  in, 
And  thine  eternal  truth  adore. 

3  There  may  I  join  th'  angelic  throng, 
To  celebrate  thy  name  above, 

Who  art  the  Infinite  unknown, 
And  wondrous  in  thy  saving  love. 

Hymn  24.    L.  M. 

Christ  our  Instructer. 

THOU  great  Instructer !  lost  I  stray, 
O  teach  my  erring  feet  thy  way  ; 
Thy  truth,  with  ever  fresh  delight. 
Shall  guide  my  youthful  steps  aright. 


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2  How  oft  my  heart's  affections  yield, 
And  wander  o'er  tlie  world's  wide  field ; 

My  roving  passions,  Lord,  reclaim. 
Unite  them  all  to  fear  thy  name. 

3  Then  to  my  God,  my  heart  and  tongue. 
With  all  their  powers  shall  raise  the  song ; 

On  earth  thy  glories  I'll  declare. 

And  heaven  my  song  of  joy  shall  hear. 

Hymn  25.    L.  M. 

ETERNAL  Being :  Source  of  love ! 
Permit  us  to  approach  thy  seat ; 
We  have  an  Advocate  above. 
And  plead  his  merits  at  thy  feet. 

2  Us,  thou  hast  call'd  to  labour  here, 
To  train  the  rising  race  for  heaven : 

O  may  we  do  it  in  thy  fear. 

And  use  the  talents  thou  hast  given. 

3  What  can  we  do  without  thine  aid  ? 
Therefore  to  thee  for  help  we  fly ; 

O  may  we  never  be  dismay'd. 

For  thou  canst  every  want  supply, 

4  In  some  thy  love  a  work  has  wrought, 
Which  time  we  hope  will  not  efface ; 

May  all  their  tender  minds  be  brought 
To  taste  the  riches  of  thy  grace '. 

5  Lord !  we  will  pray  and  labour  still. 
And  sow  the  seed  with  heart  sincere ; 

And  if  it  be  thy  heavenly  will. 

Soon  may  more  pleasing  fruits  appear 


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Hymn  26.    C.  M. 

On  the  death  of  a  Teacher. 

"HAT  though  the  arm  of  conquering 
death 

Does  God's  own  house  invade  ; 
What  though  our  brother*  and  our  friend 
Be  number'd  with  the  dead ! 

2  Though  earthly  shepherds  dwell  in  dust, 
The  aged  and  the  young, 

The  watchful  eye  in  darkness  closed, 
And  dumb  th'  instructing  tongue  ; 

3  Th'  eternal  Shepherd  still  survives, 
His  teaching  to  impart ; 

Be  thou  our  leader  and  our  guide, 
And  rule  in  every  heart. 

4  Yes,  while  the  dear  Redeemer  reigns, 
We  have  a  boundless  store ; 

And  shall  be  fed  with  what  he  gives, 
Who  lives  for  evermore. 

Hymn  27.    L.  M. 
Teachers*  Prayer  Meeting. 

WHERE  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord, 
Obedient  to  their  sovereign  Lord, 
Meet  to  recount  his  acts  of  grace, 
And  offer  solemn  prayer  and  praise : 
2  "  There,"  says  the  Saviour,  "  will  I  be, 
Amid  this  little  company  ; 
To  them  unveil  my  smiling  face, 
And  shed  my  glories  round  the  place." 

*  Or  sister. 


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3  Wo  meet  at  thy  command,  O  Lord, 
Relying  on  tliy  faithful  word  : 
Now  send  thy  Spirit  from  above, 
And  fill  our  hearts  with  heavenly  love. 

Hymn  28.    C.  M. 

Christ's  love  to  the  Young. 

WHEN  Jesus  left  his  heavenly  throne, 
And  dwelt  with  men  below  ; 
It  was  his  glorious  work  to  bless, 
And  happiness  bestow. 

2  The  poor  and  wretched  claim'd  his  aid. 
Nor  sought  relief  in  vain  ; 

While  parents  own'd  his  gracious  help, 
Ho  bless'd  their  infant  train. 

3  And  now  though  Jesus  reigns  above. 
He  makes  the  poor  his  care ; 

Their  helpless  children  still  he  owns. 
And  they  his  goodness  share. 

4  Untaught,  and  prone  to  ways  of  sin, 
They  were  a  wretched  race  ; 

But  now  kind  pity's  voice  they  hear, 
Which  calls  to  wisdom's  ways. 

5  Now  are  they  taught  to  read  that  word 
Wliich  makes  the  foolish  wise  ; 

O  may  they  know  a  Saviour's  name, 
And  learn  his  worth  to  prize. 

Hymn  29.    S.  M. 
Importance  of  Religious  Instruction. 

HOW  serious  is  the  charge, 
To  train  the  infant  mind  ; 
'Tis  God  alone  must  give  a  heart 
To  such  a  work  inclin'd. 


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2  May  we  in  Christian  bonds, 
Tlie  Christian  name  adorn, 

By  active  deeds  for  public  good, 
Nor  mind  the  sinner's  scorn. 

3  While  wicked  men  unite 
Our  youth  to  lead  aside  ; 

'Tis  ours  to  show  them  wisdom's  path, 
In  wisdom's  path  to  guide. 

4  Dependent,  Lord,  on  thee. 
Our  humble  means  to  bless ; 

We  gladly  join  our  heart  and  hands, 
And  look  for  large  success. 

Hymn  30.    S.  M. 

Prayer. 

HUNGRY,  and  faint,  and  poor, 
Behold  us,  Lord,  again, 
Assembled  at  thy  mercy's  door, 
Thy  bounty  to  obtain. 

2  Thy  word  invites  us  nigh, 
Or  we  should  starve  indeed. 

For  we  no  money  have  to  buy. 
No  righteousness  to  plead. 

3  The  food  our  spirits  want, 
Thy  hand  alone  can  give  ; 

0 1  hear  the  prayer  of  faith,  and  grant 
That  we  may  eat  and  live. 

Hymn  31.    L.  M. 
Same  subject. 

GREAT  God !  behold,  before  thy  throne 
A  band  of  children  lowly  bend ; 
Thy  face  we  seek,  thy  name  we  own. 
And  pray  that  thou  wilt  be  our  friend. 


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2  Thy  Holy  Spirit's  aid  impart, 
That  he  may  teach  us  how  to  pray ; 
Make  us  sincere,  and  let  each  heart 
Delight  to  tread  in  wisdom's  way. 

3  O  let  thy  grace  our  souls  renew, 
And  seal  a  sense  of  pardon  there ; 
Teach  us  thy  will  to  know  and  do, 
And  let  us  all  thy  image  hear. 

Hymn  32.    C.  M. 
Same  subject. 
W  ORD,  we  address  thy  heavenly  throne, 
M-A  Call  us,  poor  children,  thine  ; 
O  !  hear  us  when  we  pray  to  thee, 
And  form  our  hearts  divine. 

2  Give  us  an  humble,  active  mind^ 
From  sloth  and  folly  free  : 

Give  us  a  cheerful  heart,  inclined 
To  truth  and  piety. 

3  A  faithful  memory  bestow ; 
With  useful  learning  store  ; 

And  still,  O  Lord,  as  more  we  know, 
May  we  obey  thee  more. 

Hymn  33.    S.  M. 
Redemption. 

HAIL,  gracious,  heavenly  Prince, 
To  thee  let  children  fly ; 
And  on  thy  kindest  providence 

O  may  we  all  rely. 
2  Jcsuss  will  take  the  young 
Beneath  his  special  care  ; 
And  he  will  keep  their  youthful  days 
From  every  wo  and  snare. 


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3  He  knows  their  tender  frame, 
Nor  will  their  youth  contemn  ; 

For  he  a  little  child  became, 
To  love  and  pity  them. 

4  Nor  does  he  now  forget 
His  youthful  d»ays  on  earth ; 

Nor  would  we  ever  cease  our  praise, 
For  the  Redeemer's  birth. 

Hymn  34.    CM. 

Same  subject. 

BLEST  be  the  wisdom  and  the  power 
The  justice  and  the  grace, 
That  join'd  in  counsel  to  restore 
And  save  our  ruin'd  race. 

2  Our  father  ate  forbidden  fruit, 
And  from  his  glory  fell ; 

And  we,  his  children,  thus  were  broughl 
To  death,  and  near  to  hell. 

3  Blest  be  the  Lord  that  sent  his  Son, 
To  take  our  flesh  and  blood ; 

He,  for  our  lives,  gave  up  his  own. 
To  make  our  peace  with  God. 

4  He  honour'd  all  his  Father's  laws, 
Which  we  had  disobey'd ; 

He  bore  our  sins  upon  the  cross, 
And  our  fall  ransom  paid. 

Hymn  35.    C.  M. 

Invitation. 

ARISE,  ye  friends  of  men,  arise, 
Your  pious  toils  renew  ; 
The  sun  ascends  the  eastern  skies, 
The  Master  calls  for  you. 


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2  No  more  let  talents  buried  lie, 
No  more  let  sloth  prevail ; 

But  all  your  active  powers  employ, 
Ere  yet  the  moments  fail. 

3  To  cultivate  the  minds  of  youth, 
With  all  your  hearts  engage ; 

And  sow  the  early  seeds  of  truth, 
In  this  their  tender  age. 

4  That  holy  tempers,  fruits  of  grace, 
May  flourish  here  iDelow, 

And  rising  crops  of  righteousness. 
In  all  the  fields  may  grow. 

Hymn  36.    P.  M. 

Blessing  ashed. 

ON  what  has  now  been  sown, 
Thy  blessing.  Lord !  bestow  •, 
The  povv^er  is  thine  alone 

To  make  it  spring  and  grow  : 
Do  thou  the  gracious  harvest  raise. 
And  thou,  alone,  shalt  have  the  praise. 

Hymn  37.     C.  M. 

The  Influence  of  Sunday  Schools. 

HOW  should  our  souls  delight  to  bless 
The  God  of  truth  and  grace. 
Who  crowns  our  labours  with  success 
Among  the  rising  race. 

2  Numbers  of  those  who  buried  lay 
In  grossest  shades  of  night ; 

Emerging  thence,  behold  a  day 
Of  glorious  Gospel  light. 

3  Once  slaves  of  Satan,  fond  of  sin, 
Nor  God  they  feared  nor  knew ; 


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Bot  form'd  afresh  by  power  Divine, 
Know,  fear,  and  love  him  too. 

4  Their  joyful  tongues  employ'd  to  praise 
His  all  redeeming  love  ; 

To  him  their  sweet  hosannas  raise, 
While  they  his  mercies  prove. 

PART  II. 

1  Convinced  of  their  lost,  w^retched  state, 
Pardon  and  peace  they  found  ; 

Now  Satan's  works  they  flee  with  hate. 
And  tread  on  hallow'd  ground. 

2  God's  word  is  made  their  rule  and  guide 
They  own  their  guilt  and  shame ; 

And  glory  in  Christ  crucified, 
And  magnify  his  name, 

3  Not  unto  us,  not  unto  us, 
Be  praise  and  glory  given, 

But  unto  him  who  bore  the  curse. 
The  Lord  of  earth  and  heaven. 

4  To  him  we  all  this  tribute  owe, 
Who  fills  a  gracious  throne  ; 

Since  all  the  good  that's  done  below, 
Is  done  by  him  alone. 

Hymn  38.     L.  M. 

Christ  in  the  midst. 

CAN  we  believe  thy  precious  word, 
And  not  assemble  in  thy  name. 
Sure  if  we  meet,  to  meet  our  Lord, 

And  catch  thy  whisper,  "  Here  I  am  I" 
2  Where  two  or  three,  with  faithful  heart, 
Unite  to  plead  the  promise  given, 


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As  truly  in  the  midst  thou  art 

As  ju  the  countless  hosts  of  heaven. 

Hymn  39.    C.  M. 

The  Mercy.seat. 

T^O,  never  shall  my  heart  despond, 
X^    Long  as  my  lips  can  pray  ; 
My  latest  breath,  with  effort  fond, 
Shall  pass  in  prayer  away. 

2  There  is  a  heavenly  mercy.seat 
To  calm  the  sinner's  fears ; 

There  is  a  Saviour  at  whose  feet 
The  mourner  dries  his  tears. 

3  When  friends  depart,  and  hopes  are  riven. 
And  gathering  storms  I  see, 

My  soul  is  but  the  sooner  driven, 
Eternal  Rock,  to  thee  I 

4  O,  for  a  voice  of  sweeter  sound, 
For  every  wind  to  bear ; 

To  teach  the  listening  world  around 
The  blessedness  of  prayer  I 

Hymn  40.     C.  M. 

"H"   ET  Him  to  whom  we  now  belong, 
JSLA  His  sovereign  right  assert ; 
And  take  up  every  thankful  song. 
And  every  loving  heart. 

2  He  justly  claims  us  for  his  own. 
Who  bought  us  with  a  price  : 

The  Christian  lives  to  Christ  alone, 
To  Christ  alone  he  dies. 

3  Jesus,  thine  own  at  last  receive, 
Fulfil  our  hearts'  desire ; 


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And  let  us  to  thy  glory  live, 

And  in  thy  cause  expire  I 
4  Our  souls  and  bodies  we  resign ; 

With  joy  we  render  thee 
Our  all,  no  longer  ours,  but  thine 

To  all  eternity. 

Hymn  41.    L.  M. 

THE  clock  has  struck,  I  cannot  stay, 
O  !  let  me  rise  and  haste  away  ; 
I'll  quit  my  bed,  and  leave  my  home, 
The  hour  of  school  at  length  is  come. 

2  I  would  be  there  when  prayer  begins, 
To  seek  the  pardon  of  my  sins ; 

I'd  ask  the  favour  of  the  Lord, 
And  pray  to  understand  his  word. 

3  O,  shall  my  teachers  wait  in  vain, 
While  my  neglect  must  give  them  pain  ? 
No  ;  let  me  rather  strive  to  be 

First  of  their  little  family. 

4  These  Sabbath  days  will  soon  be  o'er, 
And  I  shall  go  to  school  no  more  ; 

1  would  not,  then,  endure  the  pain 
Of  having  spent  my  time  in  vain. 

Hymn  42.    L.  M. 

On  opening  School. 

ASSEMBLED  in  our  scliool  once  more, 
O  Lord,  thy  blessing  we  implore  ; 
We  meet  to  read,  and  sing,  and  pray, 
Be  with  us  then  through  this  thy  day. 

2  Our  fervent  prayer  to  thee  ascends 
For  parents,  teachers,  foes,  and  friends ; 


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And  when  we  in  thy  house  appear, 

Help  us  to  worship  in  thy  fear. 

3  When  we  on  earth  shall  meet  no  more, 

May  we  above  to  glory  soar ; 

And  praise  thee  in  more  lofty  strains, 

Where  one  eternal  Sabbath  reigns. 

Hymn  43.    C.  M. 
How  io  read  the  Bible. 

JESUS,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord, 
To  thee  I  lift  mine  eyes  ; 
Teach  and  instruct  me  by  thy  word, 
And  make  me  truly  wise. 

2  Make  me  to  know  and  understand 
Thy  whole  revealed  will ; 

Fain  would  I  learn  to  comprehend 
Thy  love  more  clearly  still. 

3  Help  me  to  read  the  Bible  o'er 
With  ever  new  delight : 

Help  me  to  love  its  author  more  ; 
To  seek  thee  day  and  night. 

4  O,  let  it  purify  my  heart, 
And  guide  me  all  my  days ; 

Its  wonders,  Lord,  to  me  impart, 
And  thou  shalt  have  the  praise. 

Hymn  44.    C.  M 
A  Sight  of  the  Cross. 

1SAW  one  hanging  on  the  tree 
In  agonies  and  blood ; 
Methought  he  turn'd  his  eyes  on  me, 
As  near  his  cross  I  stood. 


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2  Sure,  never  till  my  latest  breath 
Can  I  forgot  that  look ; 

It  seem'd  to  charge  me  with  his  death, 
Though  not  a  word  he  spoke. 

3  My  conscience  felt  and  own'd  the  deed, 
And  plunged  rae  in  despair  ; 

1  saw  my  sins  his  blood  had  shed, 
And  helped  to  nail  him  there. 

4  Alas  I  I  knew  not  what  I  did ; 
But  now  my  tears  are  vain  ; 

Where  shall  ray  trembling  soul  be  hid  ? 
For  I  the  Lord  have  slain. 

5  A  second  look  he  gave,  which  said, 
"  I  freely  all  forgive  ; 

This  blood  is  for  thy  ransom  paid, 
I  die, — that  thou  mayest  live." 

6  Thus,  while  his  death  my  sin  displays 
In  all  its  blackest  hue, 

Such  is  the  mystery  of  grace. 
It  seals  my  pardon  too. 

Hymn  45.    L.  M. 

Brevity  of  Life. 

PASS  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  years, 
And  all  that  now  in  bodies  live. 
Shall  quit,  like  me,  the  vale  of  tears. 
Their  righteous  sentence  to  receive. 

2  But  all  before  they  hence  remove. 
May  mansions  for  themselves  prepare, 

In  that  eternal  house  above  : 
And,  O  my  God,  shall  I  be  there  ? 


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Hymn  46.    L.  M. 

THE  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets 
And  gay  their  silken  leaves  unfold, 
As  careless  of  the  noontide  heats, 
As  fearless  of  the  evening  cold. 
?  Nipt  by  the  wind's  untimely  blast, 
Parch'd  by  the  sun's  directer  ray. 
The  momentary  glories  waste, 
The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

3  So  blooms  the  human  face  Divine, 
When  youth  its  pride  of  beauty  shows  : 

Fairer  than  spring  the  colours  shine. 
And  sweeter  than  the  virgin  rose. 

4  Or  worn  by  slowly-rolling  years, 
Or  broke  by  sickness  in  a  day, 

The  fading  glory  disappears, 

The  short-liv'd  beauties  die  away. 

5  Yet  these  new  rising  from  the  tomb, 
With  lustre  brighter  far  shall  shine, 

Revive  with  ever-during  bloom, 
Safe  from  diseases  and  decline. 

Hymn  47.    C.  M. 

God's  Word  more  instructive  than  his  Work^s. 

THE  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey, 
The  earth  maintains  her  place  ; 
And  these  thy  servants  night  and  day, 

Thy  skill  and  power  express. 
2  But  still  thy  law  and  Gospel,  Lord, 

Have  lessons  more  Divine ; 
Nor  earth  stands  firmer  than  thy  word, 
Nor  stars  so  nobly  shine. 


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3  Let  all  the  heathen  writers  join 
To  form  one  perfect  book : 

Great  God  !  if  once  compared  with  thine 
How  mean  their  writings  look ! 

4  Not  the  most  perfect  rules  they  gave, 
Could  show  one  sin  forgiven, 

Nor  lead  a  step  beyond  the  grave  ; 
But  thine  conduct  to  heaven. 

5  Thy  word  is  everlasting  truth  : 
How  pure  is  every  page ! 

That  holy  book  shall  guide  our  youth, 
And  well  support  our  age. 

Hymn  48.    C.  M. 

The  Book  of  Nature  and  Scripture  compared. 

^ri  RE  AT  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise 
Xl^  On  all  thy  works  I  look  ; 
But  still  thy  wisdom,  power,  and  grace, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  book. 

2  The  stars  that  in  their  courses  roll, 
Have  much  instruction  given  ; 

But  thy  good  word  informs  my  soul 
How  I  may  climb  to  heaven. 

3  The  fields  provide  rae  food,  and  show 
The  goodness  of  the  Lord ; 

But  fruits  of  life  and  glory  grow 
In  thy  most  holy  word. 

4  Here  are  my  choicest  treasures  hid. 
Here  my  best  comfort  lies ; 

Here  my  desires  are  satisfied, 
And  hcHce  my  hopes  arise. 

5  Lord,  make  me  understand  thy  \vff\ 
Show  what  my  faults  have  been ; 

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And  from  thy  Gospel  let  me  draw, 
Pardon  for  all  my  sin. 

Hymn  49.    S.  M. 

OMAY  thy  powerful  word 
Inspire  a  feeble  worm, 
To  rush  into  thy  kingdom,  Lord, 

And  take  it  as  by  storm. 
2  O  may  we  all  improve 

The  grace  already  given, 
To  seize  the  crown  of  perfect  love, 
And  scale  the  mount  of  heaven  I 

Hymn  50.    C.  M. 
The  inspired  Word  gives  knowledge  and  joy 

HOW  precious  is  the  book  Divine, 
By  inspiration  given  ! 
Bright  as  a  lamp  its  doctrines  shine, 
To  guide  our  souls  to  heaven. 

2  It  sweetly  cheers  our  drooping  hearts 
In  this  dark  vale  of  tears  ; 

Life,  light,  and  joy  it  still  imparts, 
And  quells  our  rising  fears. 

3  This  lamp  thro'  all  the  tedious  night 
Of  life  shall  guide  our  way  ; 

Till  we  behold  the  clearer  light 
Of  an  eternal  day. 

Hymn  51.    L.  M. 
The  Lord  is  here. 

THE  Lord  is  here  I    He  sees  us  toO| 
And  watches  every  thing  we  do ; 
He  sees  us  when  we  laugh  and  play, 
And  knows  if  w«  pretend  to  pray. 


2  The  Lord  is  here !  O  let  us  be 
Afraid  to  sin,  for  God  can  see ; 
Lest  we  should  be  cast  down  to  hell, 
And  there  in  endless  sorrow  dwell. 

Hymn  52.    L.  M. 

Advantages  of  the  word  of  God. 

g^  REAT  God  I  mine  eyes  with  pleasuio 

V^         look, 

On  the  blest  volume  of  thy  book  ; 

There  ray  Redeemer's  face  I  see, 

And  read  his  name  who  died  for  me. 

2  Let  the  false  raptures  of  the  mind 

Be  lost  and  vanished  in  the  wind : 

Here  I  can  fix  my  hopes  secure, 

This  is  thy  word  and  must  endure. 

Hymn  53.    S.  M. 
A  Prayer  in  the  House  of  God. 

LORD  !  fix  my  wand'ring  thoughts 
Thy  sacred  word  to  hear. 
With  deep  attention,  and  with  love, 
With  rev'rence  and  with  fear. 

2  Let  me  remember  well 
That  God  is  present  here, 

And  let  my  heart  be  all  engaged 
When  I  draw  near  in  prayer. 

3  And  when  thy  praises  shall 
My  tuneful  lips  employ, 

Give  me  to  taste  that  sweet  delight, 

Which  saints  in  heaven  enjoy. 
t  So  shall  thy  house  to  me 
More  pleasure  truly  yield. 


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Than  wicked  children  ever  find, 
That  play  about  the  field. 

Hymn  54.    L.  M. 

Book  of  Nature. 

THE  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord, 
In  every  star  thy  wisdom  shines ; 
But  when  our  eyes  behold  thy  word, 
We  read  thy  name  in  fairer  lines. 

2  The  rolling  sun,  the  changing  light. 
And  nights  and  days  thy  power  confess, 

But  the  blest  volume  thou  hast  writ, 
Reveals  thy  justice  and  thy  grace. 

3  Sun,  moon,  and  stars  convey  thy  praise 
Round  the  whole  earth,  and  never  stand ; 

So  when  thy  truth  began  its  race. 

It  touch'd,  and  glanced  on  every  land. 

4  Nor  shall  thy  spreading  Gospel  rest. 
Till  thro'  the  world  thy  truth  has  run  ; 

Till  Christ  has  all  the  nations  blest. 
That  see  the  light,  and  feel  the  sun. 

Hymn  55.    S.  M. 

LORD,  in  the  strength  of  grace, 
With  a  glad  heart  and  free, 
Myself,  my  residue  of  days, 
I  consecrate  to  thee. 

2  Thy  ransom'd  servant,  I, 

Restore  to  thee  thy  own  ; 
And  from  this  moment,  live  OT  die, 

To  serve  my  God  abne. 


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Hymn  56.    C.  M. 

Sacred  to  Truth. 

HAIL,  sacred  truth  !  whose  piercing  rays 
Dispel  the  shades  of  night, 
Diffusing  o'er  the  mental  world 
The  healing  beams  of  light. 

2  Till  thou  appear,  the  wounded  soul, 
In  agonizing  pain, 

The  way  of  peace  incessant  seeks. 
But  finds  her  efforts  vain. 

3  Jesus,  thy  word  with  friendly  aid, 
Restrains  our  wand'ring  feet, 

Converts  the  sorrows  of  the  mind 
To  joys  divinely  sweet. 

4  O,  send  thy  light  and  truth  abroad 
Thro'  all  our  favour'd  land ; 

And  bid  thy  num'rous  heralds  fly 
At  thy  supreme  command. 

5  The  banner  of  thy  cross  display, 
The  signal  of  thy  love ! 

Till  every  tongue  confess  thy  sway, 
And  every  heart  approve. 

Hymn  57.    L.  M. 
Divine  Love  displayed  in  the  Gospel, 

NOW  let  my  soul,  eternal  King ! 
To  thee  its  grateful  tribute  bring ; 
My  knee  with  humble  homage  bow ; 
My  tongue  perform  its  solemn  vow. 
2  All  nature  sings  thy  boundless  love, 
In  worlds  below  and  worlds  above  ; 
But  in  lay  blessed  word  I  trace 
Diviner  wonders  of  thy  grace. 


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3  There  what  delightful  truths  I  read ! 
There  I  behold  my  Saviour  bleed : 
His  name  salutes  my  list'ning  ear, 
Revives  my  heart,  and  checks  my  fear. 

4  There  Jesus  bids  my  sorrows  cease, 
And  gives  my  lab'ring  conscience  peace ; 
Raises  my  grateful  passions  high. 

And  points  to  mansions  in  the  sky. 

5  For  love  like  this,  O  let  my  song 
Through  endless  years  thy  praise  prolong, 
And  distant  climes  thy  name  adore, 

Till  time  and  nature  are  no  more. 

Hymn  58.    CM. 
The  Consolations  of  Scripture. 

LORD,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice, 
My  lasting  heritage : 
There  shall  my  noblest  powers  rejoice, 
My  warmest  thoughts  engage. 

2  I'll  read  the  hist'ries  of  thy  love, 
And  keep  thy  laws  in  sight. 

While  through  thy  promises  I  rove, 
With  ever  fresh  delight. 

3  'Tis  a  broad  land  of  wealth  unknown, 
Where  springs  of  life  arise, 

Seeds  of  immortal  bliss  are  sown, 
And  hidden  glories  rise. 

4  The  best  relief  that  mourners  have, 
It  makes  our  sorrows  blest ! 

Our  fairest  hope  beyond  the  grave, 
And  our  eternal  rest. 


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Hymn  59.    L.  M. 

The  Holy  Scriptures  profitable  for  Doe^ 
trine,   ^c. 

^~^  OD,  who  in  various  methods  told 
TJT  His  mind  and  will  to  saints  of  old. 
Sent  Christ  his  Son,  with  truth  and  gr^e, 
To  teach  us  in  these  latter  days. 

2  Now  we  may  read  the  written  word, 
That  book  of  life,  that  true  record ; 
The  bright  inheritance  of  heaven. 

Is  by  this  sure  conveyance  given. 

3  God's  kindest  thoughts  are  here  express'd, 
Able  to  make  us  wise  and  blest ; 

The  doctrines  are  Divinely  true, 
Fit  for  reproof  and  comfort  too, 

4  O  render  thanks  to  God  above, 

For  his  rich  grace,  his  boundless  love  J 
Let  all  mankind  receive  his  word, 
And  every  nation  praise  the  Lord. 

Hymn  60.    C.  M. 
Covenant  Hymn. 

C^OME,  let  us  use  the  grace  Divine, 
J  And  all  with  one  accord, 
In  a  perpetual  covenant  join 
Ourselves  to  Christ  the  Lord. 

2  Give  tip  ourselves  through  Jesus*  power 
His  name  to  glorify ; 

And  promise  in  this  sacred  hour 
For  God  to  live  and  die. 

3  The  covenant  we  this  moment  makOi 
Bo  ever  kept  in  mind ; 


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We  will  no  more  our  God  forsake, 
Or  cast  his  words  behind. 

4  We  never  will  throw  off  his  fear, 
Who  hears  our  solemn  vow ; 

And  if  thou  art  well  pleased  to  hear. 
Come  down,  and  meet  us  now ! 

5  Thee,  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost, 
Let  all  our  hearts  receive ; 

Present  with  the  celestial  host, 
The  peaceful  answer  give. 

6  To  each  the  covenant  blood  apply. 
Which  takes  our  sins  away ; 

And  register  our  names  on  high, 
And  keep  us  to  that  day. 

Hymn  61.    CM. 

JESUS,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep, 
To  thee  for  help  we  fly : 
Thy  little  flock  in  safety  keep, 
For,  O  !  the  wolf  is  nigh  I 

2  He  comes,  of  hellish  malice  full, 
To  scatter,  tear,  and  slay ; 

He  seizes  every  straggling  soul, 
As  his  own  lawful  prey. 

3  O  do  not  suffer  him  to  part 
The  souls  that  here  agree : 

But  make  us  of  one  mind  and  heart, 
And  keep  us  one  in  thee  ! 

4  Together  let  us  sweetly  live, 
Together  let  us  die ; 

And  each  a  starry  crown  receive. 
And  reign  above  the  sky. 


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Hymn  62.    C.  M. 

Instruction  from  Scripture. 

HOW  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts, 
And  guard  their  lives  from  sin  ? 
Thy  word  the  choicest  rules  imparts, 
To  keep  the  conscience  clean. 

2  When  once  it  enters  to  the  mind. 
It  spreads  such  light  abroad, 

The  meanest  souls  instruction  find, 
And  raise  their  thoughts  to  God. 

3  'Tis  like  the  sun,,  a  heavenly  light. 
That  guides  us  all  the  day  ; 

And  through  the  dangers  x)f  the  night, 
A  lamp  to  lead  our  way. 

Hymn  63.    S.  M. 

The  Excellency  of  the  Gospel, 

BEHOLD  the  morning  sun 
Begins  his  glorious  way ; 
His  beams  through  all  the  nations  run, 
And  light  and  life  convey. 

2  But  where  the  Gospel  comes, 
It  spreads  diviner  light, 

It  calls  dead  sinners  from  the  tombs, 
And  gives  the  blind  their  sight. 

3  How  perfect  is  thy  word  ! 
And  all  thy  judgments  just. 

For  ever  sure  thy  promise.  Lord, 
And  men  securely  trust. 

4  I  hear  thy  word  with  love, 
And  I  would  fain  obey ; 

Send  thy  good  Spirit  from  above, 
To  guide  me  lest  I  stray. 


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5  My  gracious  God !  how  plain 

Are  thy  directions  given  ; 
O,  may  I  never  read  in  vain, 

But  learn  my  way  to  heaven  I 

Hymn  64.    P.  M.    7s. 
Prayer  for  Illumination. 

OTHAT  I,  like  Timothy, 
Might  the  Holy  Scriptures  know, 
From  mine  early  infancy, 

Till  for  God  mature  I  grow  : 
Made  unto  salvation  wise, 
Ready  for  the  glorious  prize. 

2  Jesus,  all  redeeming  Lord, 
Full  of  truth  and  full  of  grace. 

Make  me  understand  thy  word. 

Teach  me  in  my  youthful  days. 
Wonders  in  thy  word  to  see. 
Wise  through  faith  which  is  in  thee. 

3  Open  now  my  eyes  of  faith  ; 
Open  now  the  book  of  God ; 

Show  me  where  the  secret  path 

Leading  to  thy  blest  abode  : 
Wisdom  from  above  impart. 
Speak  the  meaning  to  my  heart. 

Hymn  65.    C.  M. 

JESUS,  united  by  thy  grace, 
And  each  to  each  endear'd, 
With  confidence  we  seek  thy  face, 

And  know  our  prayer  is  heard. 
2  Still  let  us  own  our  common  Lord, 
And  bear  thine  easy  yoke  ; 


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A  band  of  love,  a  threefold  cord, 
Which  never  can  be  broke. 

3  Make  us  into  one  spirit  drink ; 
Baptize  into  thy  Name  ; 

And  let  us  always  kindly  think, 
And  sweetly  speak  the  same. 

4  Touch'd  by  the  loadstone  of  thy  love, 
Let  all  our  hearts  agree  ; 

And  ever  toward  each  other  move, 
And  ever  move  toward  thee. 

5  To  thee  inseparably  join'd, 
Let  all  our  spirits  cleave  ; 

O  may  we  all  the  loving  mind 
That  was  in  thee  receive  ! 

Hymn  66.    S.  M. 

AND  are  we  yet  alive, 
And  see  each  other's  face  ? 
Glory  and  praise  to  Jesus  give, 

For  his  redeeming  grace  ! 

Preserved  by  power  Divine, 

To  full  salvation  here, 
Again  in  Jesus'  praise  we  join. 

And  in  his  sight  appear. 
2  What  troubles  have  we  seen ! 

What  conflicts  have  we  past ! 
Fightings  without,  and  fears  within, 

Since  we  assembled  last ; 

But  out  of  all  the  Lord 

Hath  brought  us  by  his  love  ; 
And  still  he  doth  his  help  afford, 

And  hides  our  life  above. 
8  Then  let  us  make  our  boast 

Of  his  redeeming  power, 


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Which  saves  us  to  the  uttermost, 

Till  we  can  sin  no  more : 

Let  us  take  up  the  cross, 

Till  we  ^e  crown  obtain ; 
And  gladly  reckon  all  things  loss, 

So  we  may  Jesus  gain. 

Hymn  67.     P.M.    85. 

God  manifested  by  his  Son  and  Spirit. 

OTHOU,  whom  none  hath  seen  or  known, 
But  he  that  in  thy  bosom  lies, 
Thine  heavenly  best  beloved  Son, 
Creator  both  of  earth  and  skies  : 
He  only  knows  and  can  explain, 
Thy  Godhead  to  the  sons  of  men. 

2  Not  all  the  things  we  read  or  hear, 
Can  thee  unto  our  souls  reveal, 

Not  all  the  art  of  man  declare, 

Thy  Spirit  must  the  secret  tell ; 
Into  our  deepest  darkness  shine, 
And  manifest  the  things  Divine. 

3  Father  of  everlasting  grace, 
The  Spirit  of  thy  Son  impart. 

To  us  who  humbly  seek  thy  face, 

Who  pray  for  light  with  aU  our  heart ; 
And  long  to  know  thy  blessed  will, 
And  all  thy  counsel  to  fulfil. 

Hymn  68.    C.  M. 

The  Light  and  Glory  of  the  Scriptures. 

WHAT  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page, 
Majestic  like  the  sun  ! 
It  gives  a  light  to  every  age, 
It  gives  and  borrows  none. 


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2  The  hand  that  gave  it  still  supplies 
His  gracious  light  and  heat ; 

His  truths  upon  the  nations  rise, 
They  rise  but  never  set. 

3  Let  everlasting  thanks  be  thine, 
For  such  a  bright  display, 

As  makes  a  world  of  darkness  shine 
With  beams  of  heavenly  day. 

4  My  soul  rejoices  to  pursue 
The  path  of  truth  and  love ; 

Till  glory  breaks  upon  my  view, 
In  brighter  worlds  above. 

Hymn  69.    CM. 
The  same  subject. 

FATHER  of  mercies  !  in  thy  word 
What  endless  glory  shines 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored, 
For  these  celestial  lines ! 

2  Here  the  Redeemer's  welcome  voice 
Spreads  heavenly  peace  around ; 

And  life,  and  everlasting  joy, 
Attend  the  blissful  sound. 

3  Here  may  the  wretched  sons  of  want, 
Exhaustless  riches  find ; 

Riches  above  what  earth  can  grant, 
And  lasting  as  the  mind. 

4  Here  the  fair  tree  of  knowledge  grows, 
And  yields  a  free  repast : 

Sublimer  sweets  than  nature  knows, 
Invite  the  longing  taste. 


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PART  II. 

1  Hera  springs  of  consolation  rise, 
To  cheer  the  fainting  mind ; 

And  thirsty  souls  receive  supplies, 
And  sweet  refreshment  find. 

2  O  may  these  heavenly  pages  be 
My  study  day  and  night ; 

And  still  new  beauties  may  I  see, 
With  still  increasing  light ! 

3  Divine  Instructer !  gracious  Lord, 
Be  thou  for  ever  near, 

Teach  me  to  love  thy  sacred  word, 
And  viev/  my  Saviour  there. 

Hymn  70.    CM. 
The  perfect  Law  of  Liberty. 

BEHOLD  that  wise,  that  perfect  law, 
Which  noblest  freedom  gives, 
O  may  it  all  our  souls  refine. 
And  sanctify  our  lives  ! 

2  Not  with  a  transient  glance  survey'd. 
And  in  an  hour  forgot ; 

But  deep  inscribed  on  ev'ry  heart, 
To  reign  o'er  every  thought. 

3  Great  Author  of  each  perfect  gift, 
Thy  gracious  power  display, 

That  our  ungrateful,  wandering  hearts 
May  hearken  and  obey. 


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Hymn  71.    CM. 

The  Command  of  God  to  instruct  the  Rising 
Generation,  "  Thou  shalt  teach  them  dili. 
gently  to  thy  children." 

LET  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 
Which  God  performed  of  old  : 
Which  in  our  younger  years  we  saw, 
And  which  our  fathers  told. 

2  He  bid  us  make  his  glories  known, 
His  works  of  power  and  grace  ; 

And  we'll  convey  his  wonders  down. 
Through  every  rising  race. 

3  Our  lips  shall  tell  them  to  our  sons, 
And  they  again  to  theirs  ; 

That  generations  yet  unborn, 
May  teach  them  to  their  heirs. 

4  Thus  shall  they  learn,  in  God  alone, 
Their  hope  securely  stands ; 

That  they  may  ne'er  forget  his  works, 
But  practise  his  commands. 

Hymn  72.    S.  M. 

JESUS,  I  fain  would  find 
Thy  zeal  for  God  in  me  : 
Thy  yearning  pity  far  mankind, 
Thy  burning  charity. 

2  In  me  thy  Spirit  dwell ! 

In  me  thy  bowels  move  1 
So  shall  the  fervour  of  my  zeal 

Be  the  pure  flame  of  love. 


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Hymn  73.    L.  M. 

OTHAT  my  load  of  sin  were  gone ! 
O  that  I  could  at  last  submit, 
At  Jesus'  feet  to  lay  it  down  I 
To  lay  my  soul  at  Jesus'  feet ! 

2  Rest  for  my  soul  I  long  to  find  : 
Saviour  of  all,  if  mine  thou  art, 

Give  me  thy  meek  and  lowly  mind, 
And  stamp  thine  image  on  my  heart. 

3  Break  off  the  yoke  of  inbred  ein, 
And  fully  set  my  spirit  free  ; 

1  cannot  rest  till  pure  within, 
Till  I  am  wholly  lost  in  thee. 

4  Fain  would  I  learn  of  thee,  my  God, 
Thy  light  and  eai,y  burden  prove ; 

The  cross  all  stain'd  with  hallow'd  bloody 
The  labour  of  thy  dying  love. 

Hymn  74.    4  85,  «&^  2  6s. 

AND  am  I  only  born  to  die  ? 
And  must  I  suddenly  comply 
With  nature's  stern  decree  ? 
What  after  death  for  me  remains  1 
Celestial  joys,  or  hellish  pains. 
To  all  eternity. 

2  How  then  ought  I  on  earth  to  live, 
While  God  prolongs  the  kind  reprieve, 

And  pjops  the  house  of  clay  ? 
My  sole  concern,  my  single  care, 
To  watch,  and  tremble,  and  prepaw 

Against  that  fatal  day  J 


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Hymn  75. 

Encouragement  to  young  Persons  to  seeJi 
the  Lord. 

YE  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm, 
In  smiling  crowds  draw  near ; 
And  turn  from  every,  mortal  charm 
A  Saviour's  voice  to  hear. 

2  The  Lord  of  all  the  worlds  on  high 
Stoops  to  converse  with  you ; 

And  lays  his  radiant  glories  by, 
Your  friendship  to  pursue. 

3  "  The  soul  that  longs  to  see  my  face 
Is  sure  my  love  to  gain, 

And  those  that  early  seek  my  grace 
Shall  never  seek  in  vain." 

4  What  object,  Lord,  ray  soul  should  moye 
If  onci;  compared  with  thee? 

What  beauty  should  command  my  love 
Like  what  in  Christ  I  see  ? 

5  Away,  ye  false,  delusive  joys, 
Vain  tempters  of  th;;  mind  :^ 

'Tis  here  I  fix  my  lasting  choice, 
For  here  true  bliss  I  find. 

Hymn  76.    C.  M. 
Christ's  regard  to  Children,  Mark  x,  14 
^EE  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand, 
k5  With  all  engaging  chai-ms  ; 
Hark  I  how  he  calls  the  tender  lamhp, 
4jid  folds  them  in  his  arms. 
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9  "  Permit  them  to  approach,"  he  cries, 
Nor  scorns  their  humble  name ; 

For  'twas  to  bless  such  souls  £is  these, 
The  Lord  of  angels  came. 

3  We  bring  them,  Lord,  by  fervent  prayer. 
And  3rield  them  up  to  thee ; 

Joyful  that  we  ourselves  are  thine, 
Thine  let  our  offspring  be ! 

4  Ye  little  flock,  with  pleasure  hear, 
Ye  children,  seek  his  face ; 

And  fly  with  transport  to  receive 
The  blessings  of  his  grace. 

Hymn  77.    L.  M. 
Address  to  Children. 

CHILDREN  in  years  and  knowledge 
young, 

Your  parents*  hope,  your  parents'  joy, 
Attend  the  counsels  of  my  tongue  ; 

Let  thoughts  divine  your  minds  employ 
3  If  you  desire  a  length  of  days, 

And  peace  to  crown  your  mortal  state, 
Restrain  your  feet  from  impious  ways, 

Your  lips  from  slander  and  deceit. 
3  To  humble  souls  and  broken  hearts, 

The  God  of  mercy 's  ever  nigh  : 
Pardon  and  hope  his  love  imparts 

When  men  in  deep  contrition  lie. 

Hymn  78.    P.  M. 
Chris fs  Invitation. 

COME,  children,  'tis  Jesus  commands, 
The  voice  of  your  Saviour  obey; 


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When  Jesus  inviting  you  stands, 
No  mortal  should  turn  you  away : 

The  children  he  folds  in  his  arms, 
Must  surely  be  blessed  indeed  ; 

Preserved  by  his  grace  from  all  harms, 
Enrich'd  with  the  blessings  they  need. 

2  Let  parents  with  thankfulness  own 
Th'  encouragement  Jesus  has  given, 

Delighted  to  hear  him  make  known, 
"Of  such  is  the  kingdom  of  heaven." 

And  when  their  young  offspring  they  see 
Thus  early  to  Jesus  brought  nigh. 

Their  guardians  and  guides  let  them  be, 
Till  fitted  to  meet  them  on  high. 

3  Rejoice  too,  ye  lambs  of  the  flock, 
In  Jesus,  your  Shepherd  and  friend : 

But  seek,  and  still  earnestly  knock. 
Till  grace  in  full  glory  shall  end : 

A  moment  and  Jesus  shall  come 

With  thousands  of  saints  in  his  train, 

And  take  all  his  followers  home, 
for  ever  and  ever  to  reign. 

Hymn  79.    P.  M. 
Advice  to  seek  the  Lord. 

THOUGH  children  in  stature  and  years, 
Religion  is  needful  for  you  ; 
Since  children,  it  surely  appears. 

Must  answer  for  all  that  they  do : 
'Tis  needful  for  you  that  are  young. 

To  cleave  to  your  heavenly  Friend, 
To  praise  him  with  heart  and  with  tongue, 
And  still  on  his  service  attend. 


2  Go,  give  him  with  Mary  your  heart, 

And  learn  without  farther  dela}' ; 
He'll  teach  you  to  choose  the  good  part, 

Which  ne'er  shall  be  taken  away  ; 
His  hand  shall  supply  all  your  wants, 

Be  they  ever  so  many  or  great ; 
His  love  shall  redress  your  complaints. 

And  render  your  portion  complete. 

Hymn  80.    S.  M. 
The  same  subject. 

MY  son,  know  thou  the  Lord, 
Thy  Father  God  obey  : 
Seek  his  protecting  care  by  night, 
His  guiding  hand  by  day. 

2  Call,  while  he  may  be  found, 
And  seek  him,  while  he's  near, 

Serve  him  with  all  thy  heart  and  mind, 
And  worship  him  with  fear. 

3  If  thou  wilt  seek  his  face, 
His  ear  will  hear  thy  cry, 

Then  shalt  thou  find  his  mercy  sure, 
His  grace  for  ever  nigh. 

4  But  if  thou  leave  thy  God, 
Nor  choose  the  path  to  heaven  ; 

Then  shalt  thou  perish  in  thy  sins. 
And  never  be  forgiven. 

Hymn  81.    C.  M. 

The  Heavenly  Prize. 

BEHOIiD  !  Jehovah's  royal  hand 
A  radiant  crown  displays. 
Whose  gems  with  vivid  lustre  shine, 
While  nature's  frame  decays. 


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2  Away  ecich  grov'ling  anxious  care, 
Beneath  a  Cliristian's  aim  : 

Now  spring  to  seize  immortal  joys, 
In  the  blest  Saviour's  name. 

3  Yo  hearts,  that  beat  with  strong  desire, 
The  glorious  prize  pursue  ; 

Nor  fear  tlie  want  of  earthly  good. 
While  heaven  is  kept  in  view. 

Hymn  82.    C.  M. 

Reme?nber  thy  Creator  in  the  days  of  thy 

Youth,  Eccles.  xii,  1. 

fNthe  soft  season  of  thy  youth, 
In  nature's  smiling  bloom, 
Ere  age  arrive,  and  trembling  wait 
Its  summons  to  the  tomb  : 

2  Remember  thy  Creator,  God  ; 
For  him  thy  hours  employ  : 

Make  him  thy  fear,  thy  love,  thy  hope, 
Tiiy  confidence,  thy  joy. 

3  He  shall  defend  and  guide  thy  courso 
Through  life's  uncertain  sea ; 

Till  thou  art  landed  on  the  shore 
Of  bless'd  eternity. 

4  Then  seek  the  Lord  betimes,  and  choose 
The  path  of  heavenly  truth  ; 

The  earth  affords  no  lovelier  sight 
Than  a  religious  youth. 

Hymn  83.    C.  M. 

FATHER,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee, 
No  other  help  I  know  ; 
If  thou  withdraw  thyself  from  me. 
Ah,  whither  shall  I  go  ? 


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2  "NVliat  did  thine  only  Son  endure, 
Before  I  drew  my  breath  ! 

What  pain,  what  labour,  to  secure 
My  soul  from  endless  death  ! 

3  O  Jesus,  could  I  this  believe, 
I  now  should  feel  thy  power ; 

Now  my  poor  soul  thou  wouldst  retrieve, 
Nor  let  me  wait  one  hour. 

4  Author  of  fliith,  to  thee  I  lift 
My  weary,  longing  eyes  : 

0  let  me  now  receive  that  gift, 
My  soul  without  it  dies. 

Hymn  84.    P.M. 

HAPPY  beyond  description,  he 
Who  in  the  paths  of  piety 
Loves  from  his  birth  to  run  I 
Its  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  its  paths  are  joy  and  peace. 

And  heaven  on  earth  begun. 
2  If  this  felicity  were  mine, 

1  every  other  vrould  resign. 
With  just  and  lioly  scorn  : 

Cheerful  and  blithe  my  way  pursue. 
And  with  ttic  promised  land  in  view, 
Singing  to  God  return. 

Hymn  85.    C.  M. 

WHEN  I  can  read  my  title  clear 
To  mansions  in  the  skies, 
I'll  bid  farewell  to  every  fear, 
And  wipe  my  weeping  eyes. 

2  Should  earth  against  my  soul  engage, 
And  fiery  darts  be  hurl'd, 


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Then  I  can  smile  at  Satan's  rage, 
And  face  a  frowning  world. 

3  Let  cares  like  a  wild  deluge  come, 
Let  storms  of  sorrow  fall ; 

So  I  but  safely  reach  my  home. 
My  God,  my  heaven,  my  all. 

4  There  I  shall  bathe  my  weary  soul 
In  seas  of  heavenly  rest. 

And  not  a  wave  of  trouble  roll 
Across  my  peaceful  breast. 

Hymn  86.    6  lines  8'*. 

"H"  EADER  of  faithful  souls,  and  guide 
MJi  Of  all  that  travel  to  the  eky. 
Come,  and  with  us,  ev'n  us  abide. 
Who  would  on  thee  alone  rely ; 
On  thee  alone  our  spirits  stay, 
Wliile  held  in  life's  uneven  way, 

2  Strangers  and  pilgrims  here  below, 
This  earth,  we  know,  is  not  our  plao*  t 

But  hasten  through  the  vale  of  wo, 

And  restless  to  behold  thy  face, 
Swift  to  our  heavenly  country  monwy 
Our  everlasting  home  above. 

3  We  have  no  'biding  city  here, 
But  seek  a  city  out  of  sight ; 

Thither  our  steady  course  we  steer. 

Aspiring  to  the  plains  of  light, 
Jerusalem,  the  saints'  abode, 
Whose  founder  is  the  living  God. 


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Hymn  87.    P.  M. 

HOW  happy,  Lord,  thy  children  are, 
From  worldly  grief,  and  worldly  caroj 
Those  fatal  snares  removed  ! 
Thou  dost  for  all  their  needs  provide, 
And  under  thy  pavilion  hide, 
And  nourish  thy  beloved. 

2  Thou  callest  us  to  seek  thy  face, 
To  learn  the  lessons  of  thy  grace, 

And  feel  th'  atoning  blood  : 
Thou  talk'st  to  every  heart  sincere, 
That  all  thy  pardoning  voice  may  hear, 

And  taste  of  angels'  food, 

3  Come,  then,  the  life,  the  truth,  the  waj ; 
Now  in  the  morning  of  our  day 

These  clouds  of  sin  remove  : 
Make  us  unto  salvation  wise, 
And  help  us  to  secure  the  prize 

Of  thy  eternal  love. 

Hymn  88.     P.  M. 
The  Pleasure  of  Religion. 
9  rWlIS  religion  that  can  give 

JL    Sweetest  pleasures  while  we  live  : 
'Tis  religion  must  supply 
Solid  comforts  when  we  die. 
2  After  death  its  joys  will  be 
Lasting  as  eternity  ; 
Let  me  then  make  God  my  friend, 
And  on  all  his  ways  attend. 

Hymn  89.    S.  M. 

FATHER,  I  dare  believe 
Thee  merciful  and  true : 


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Thou  wilt  my  guilty  soul  forgive, 
My  fallen  soul  renew. 

2  Come  then,  for  Jesus'  sake, 
And  bid  my  heart  be  clean  : 

An  end  of  all  my  troubles  make  ; 
An  end  of  all  my  sin. 

3  I  cannot  wash  my  heart, 
But  by  believing  thee  ; 

And  waiting  for  thy  blood  t'  impart 
The  spotless  purity. 

4  While  at  thy  cross  I  lie, 
Jesus, -the  grace  bestow  ; 

Now  thy  all.cleansing  blood  apply. 
And  I  am  white  as  snow. 

Hymn  90.     C.  M. 

FOR  ever  here  my  rest  shall  bo, 
Close  to  thy  bleeding  side  ; 
This  all  my  hope,  and  all  my  ploa. 
For  me  the  Saviour  died. 

2  My  dying  Saviour,  and  my  God, 
Fountain  for  guilt  and  sin. 

Sprinkle  me  ever  with  thy  blood. 
And  cleanse  and  keep  me  clean. 

3  Wash  me,  and  make  me  thus  thine  own, 
Wash  me,  and  mine  thou  art  : 

V/ash  me,  but  not  my  feet  alone. 
My  hands,  my  head,  my  heart. 

4  Th'  atonement  of  thy  blood  apply, 
Till  faith  to  sight  improve  ; 

Till  hope  in  full  fruition  die, 
And  all  my  soui  be  love. 


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Hymn  91.    CM. 

FOUNTAIN  of  life,  to  all  below 
Let  tliy  salvation  roll ; 
Water,  replenish,  and  o'erflow 
Every  believing  soul. 

2  Into  that  happy  numbq;",  Lord, 
Us  weary  sinners  take  ; 

Jesus,  fulfil  thy  gracious  word, 
For  thine  own  mercy's  sake. 

3  Turn  back  our  nature's  rapid  tide, 
And  we  shall  flow  to  thee  ; 

While  down  the  stream  of  time  we  glide 
To  our  eternity. 

4  The  well  of  life  to  us  thou  art, 
Of  joy  the  swelling  flood; 

Wafted  by  thee,  with  willing  heart, 
We  swift  return  to  God. 

5  We  soon  shall  roach  tke  boundless  sea, 
Into  thy  fulness  fall : 

Be  lost  and  swallow'd  up  in  thee. 
Our  God.  our  all  in  all. 

Hymn  92.    C.  M. 

TRY  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground 
Of  every  sinful  heart : 
Whate'er  of  sin  in  us  is  found, 
O  bid  it  all  depart  I 

2  When  to  the  right  or  left  we  stray, 

Leave  us  not  comfortless  ; 
But  guide  our  feet  into  the  way 

Of  everlasting  peace. 


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3  Help  us  to  help  each  other,  Lord, 
Each  other's  cross  to  bear ; 

Let  each  his  friendly  aid  afford, 
And  feel  his  brother's  care. 

4  Help  ns  to  build  each  other  up. 
Our  little  stock  improve  ; 

Increase  our  faith,  conftrm  our  hope, 
And  perfect  us  in  love. 

Hymn  93.    CM. 

Youth  and  Judgment. 

"H"   0 1  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise, 
.mJ^  x\nd  through  all  nature  rove  ; 
Fulfil  the  wishes  of  their  eyes, 
And  taste  the  joys  they  love. 

2  They  give  a  loose  to  wild  desires  : 
But  let  the  sinners  know. 

The  strict  account  that  God  requires 
Of  all  the  works  they  do. 

3  The  Judge  prepares  the  throne  on  high. 
The  frighted  earth  and  seas 

Avoid  the  fury  of  his  eye, 
And  flee  before  his  face. 

4  How  shall  I  bear  that  dreadful  day, 
And  stand  the  fiery  test  ? 

I'd  give  all  mortal  joys  away. 
To  be  for  ever  blest. 

Hymn  94.     C.  M. 
The  same  subject. 

HASTEN,  sinner,  to  be  wise  ; 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun . 


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The  longer  wisdom  you  despise, 
Harder  is  she  to  bo  won. 
,  2  Hasten  mercy  to  implore  : 

Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun  ; 
Lest  thy  season  should  be  o'er, 
Ere  this  evening's  stage  be  run. 

3  flasten,  sinner,  to  return  ; 
Stay  not  for  the  morrow's  sun, 

Lest  th}'-  lamp  should  fail  to  burn, 
Ere  salvation's  work  is  done. 

4  Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  blest ; 
Stay  not  till  to-morrow's  sun  : 

Lest  perdition  thee  arrest, 
Ere  the  morrow  is  begun. 

Hymn  95.     L.  M. 
Reflecting  on  the  Danger  of  Delaij. 

WHY  should  I  sa}%  "  'Tis  yet  too  soon 
To  seek  for  heaven,  or  think  of  death  ?" 
A  flower  may  fade  before  'tis  noon. 
And  I  this  day  may  loss  my  breath. 

2  If  this  rebellious  heart  of  mine 
Despise  the  gracious  calls  of  Heaven, 

I  may  be  harden'd  in  my  sin, 

And  never  have  repentance  given. 

3  What  if  the  Lord  grow  wroth,  and  swear, 
While  I  refuse  to  read  and  pray. 

That  he'll  refuse  to  lend  an  ear 
To  all  my  groans  another  day ! 

4  What  if  his  dreadful  anger  burn. 
While  I  refuse  his  ofter'd  grace, 

And  all  his  love  to  fury  turn. 

And  strike  me  dead  upon  the  place ! 


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Hymn  96.    C.  M. 

yAIN  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbeai; 
Repent,  thy  end  is  nigh  : 
Death  at  the  farthest  can't  be  far : 
O  I  think  before  thou  die. 

2  Reflect ;  thou  hast  a  soul  to  save : 
Tliy  sins,  how  high  they  mount ! 

What  are  thy  hopes  beyond  the  grave  ? 
How  stands  that  dark  account  ? 

3  Death  enters,  and  there's  no  defence  ; 
His  time  there's  none  can  tell ; 

He'll  in  a  moment  call  thee  hence, 
To  heaven,  or  down  to  hel!. 

4  Thy  flesh,  perhaps  thy  greatest  care, 
Shall  crawlLug  worms  consume  : 

But  ah  !  destruction  stops  not  there  ; 
Sin  kills  beyond  the  tomb. 

Hymn  97.     C.  M. 

HARK !  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound, 
My  ears  attend  the  cry  : 
"  Ye  living  men,  come  vievv^  the  ground 
Where  you  must  shortly  lie. 

2  "  Princes,  this  clay  must  be  your  bed, 
In  spite  of  all  your  towers ; 

The  tall,  the  wise,  the  reverend  head, 
Shall  lie  as  low  as  ours." 

3  Great  God  !  is  this  our  certain  doom ! 
And  are  v^'e  stifl  secure  I 

Still  walking  downward  to  the  tomb. 
And  yet  prepayed  no  nio»e  I 


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4  Grant  us  the  power  of  quick'ning  grace, 

To  fit  our  souls  to  fly  ; 
Then,  when  we  drop  this  dying  flesh, 

We'll  rise  above  the  sky. 

Hymn  98.    P.  M. 

HAPPY  Samuel !  to  God 
In  his  infancy  restored, 
In  his  Maker's  house  he  stood 
Minist'ring  before  the  Lord  : 
There  he  lived  to  God  alone, 

Pure  from  sin's  infecting  stain  ; 
Grew  in  years  and  wisdom  on, 
Favour'd  both  by  God  and  man. 

2  Happy  child  !  who  gain'd  a  place 

To  his  heavenly  Lord  so  near ; 
Happier  still  who  found  the  grace 

God's  majestic  voice  to  hear  I 
Myst'ries  hidden  from  the  wise, 

From  the  prudent  man  conceal'd, 
God,  the  God  of  earth  and  skies, 

To  a  simple  babe  reveal'd. 

PART  II. 

1  Lord  of  earth  and  skies,  again 
To  a  child  thyself  make  known, 

Chosen  from  the  sons  of  men, 

Am  I  not  thy  sacred  loan  ? 
Yes,  I  to  thy  temple  come 

By  my  parents'  piety, 
Dedicated  from  the  w^orab. 

Freely  given  up  to  thee. 

2  Thine,  O  Lord,  I  surely  am, 
But  to  me  unknown  thou  art ; 


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Come,  and  call  me  by  thy  name. 

Whisper  to  my  list'ning  heart  ; 
Stir  me  up  to  seek  thy  face. 

Claim  me  in  my  tender  years, 
Manifest  the  word  of  grace. 

Speak,  for  now  thy  servant  hears. 
3  Fain  I  would,  I  would  believe. 

Hear  by  faith  thy  pard'ning  voice  ; 
Of  thy  love,  the  knowledge  give, 

Bid  me,  Lord,  in  thee  rejoice  ; 
Now  thy  gracious  self  reveal 

Speak  in  power  and  peace  Divine  ; 
Pardon  on  my  conscience  seal, 

Seal  thy  child  for  ever  thine. 

Hymn  99.    L.  M. 

O  JESUS,  full  of  truth  and  grace, 
O  all-atoning  Lamb  of  God, 

1  wait  to  see  thy  lovely  face, 

I  seek  redemption  in  thy  blood  ! 

2  Now  in  thy  strength  I  strive  with  thee, 
My  friend  and  advocate  with  God ; 

Give  me  the  glorious  liberty. 

Grant  me  the  purchase  of  thy  blood. 

3  Thou  art  the  anchor  of  my  hope. 
The  faithful  promise  I  receive  : 

Surely  thy  death  shall  raise  me  up. 
For  thou  hast  died  that  I  might  live. 

4  Satan,  with  all  his  arts,  no  more 
Me  from  the  Gospel  hope  can  move ; 

I  shall  receive  the  gracious  power. 
And  find  the  pearl  of  perfect  love. 

5  My  flesh,  which  cries  "  it  cannot  be,** 
Shall  silence  keep  before  the  Lord  ; 


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And  earth,  and  hell,  and  sin  shall  flee 
At  Jesus'  everlasting  word. 

Hymn  100.    C.  M. 

BLEST  be  tlie  dear,  uniting  love, 
That  will  not  let  us  part ; 
Our  bodies  may  far  ofi  remove. 
We  still  are  one  in  heart. 

2  Join'd  in  one  spirit  to  our  Head, 
Where  he  appoints  we  go  ; 

And  still  in  Jesus'  footsteps  tread, 
And  show  his  praise  below. 

3  O  may  we  ever  walk  in  him, 
And  nothing  know  beside. 

Nothing  desire,  nothing  esteem. 
But  Jesus  crucified  I 

4  Closer  and  closer  let  us  cleave 
To  his  beloved  embrace ; 

Expect  his  fulness  to  receive, 
And  grace  to  answer  grace. 

Hymn  101.    CM. 

HOW  sad  our  state  by  nature  is  I 
Our  sin  how  deep  it  stains  I 
And  Satan  binds  our  captive  souls 
Fast  in  his  slavish  chains. 

2  But  there's  a  voice  of  sovereign  grace 
Sounds  ft-om  the  sacred  word  : 

Ho  I  ye  despairing  sinners,  come. 
And  trust  a  faithful  Lord. 

3  My  soul  obeys  the  gracious  call, 
And  runs  to  this  relief; 

I  would  believe  thy  promise,  Lord ! 
O  help  my  unbelief. 


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4  To  the  blest  fountain  of  thy  blood« 
Incarnate  God,  I  fly, 

Here  let  me  wash  ray  spotted  soul 
From  crimes  of  deepest  dye. 

5  A  guilty,  weak,  and  helpless  worm, 
Into  thy  arms  I  fall , 

Be  thou  my  strength  and  righteousness, 
My  Jesus,  and  ray  all. 

Hymn  102.    L.  M.        ^' 

"W  ORD,  I  despair  myself  to  heal ; 
JLi  I  see  my  sin,  but  cannot  feel : 

1  cannot,  till  thy  Spirit  blow. 
And  bidth'  obedient  waters  flow. 

2  'Tis  thine  a  heart  of  flesh  to  give : 
Thy  gifts  I  only  can  receive ; 
Here,  then,  to  thee  I  all  resign. 

To  draw,  redeem,  and  seal — are  thine. 

3  With  simple  faith  on  thee  I  call ; 
My  light,  my  life,  ray  Lord,  my  all : 
I  wait  the  moving  of  the  pool ; 

I  wait  the  word  that  speaks  me  whole. 

4  Speak,  gracious  Lord,  my  sickness  cure» 
Make  my  infected  nature  pure : 

Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  impart, 
And  pour  thyself  into  my  heart. 

Hymn  103.    L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Sineeriti/' 

ALMIGHTY  God,  to  thee  I  cry 
Assist  a  child's  infirmity : 
Nor  let  me  with  my  lips  draw  nigh, 
While  my  heart  wanders  far  from  thee* 
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2  Ah !  never  let  me  speak  a  word 
But  what  with  all  my  soul  I  mean  ; 

Or  lie  to  thee,  thou  glorious  Lord, 
By  whom  my  ev'ry  thought  is  seen. 

3  With  what  submissive  lowliness, 
Shall  I  approach  thy  glorious  throne  T 

How  can  I  hope  by  words  to  please, 
To  praise  a  God  I  have  not  known  ? 

4  I  know  nor  what  to  do  or  say, 
Till  thy  bless'd  Spirit  I  receive, 

And  Jesus  teaches  me  to  pray, 
And  Jesus  teaches  me  to  live. 

Hymn  104.    S.  M. 
Prayer  for  Knowledge  and  Grace. 

WITH  humble  heart  and  tongue 
My  God  to  thee  I  pray ; 
O  make  me  learn,  while  I  am  young, 
How  I  may  cleanse  my  way. 

2  Now  in  my  early  days 
Teach  me  thy  will  to  know ; 

O  God,  thy  sanctifying  grace, 
Betimes  on  me  bestow. 

3  Make  an  im  guarded  youth 
The  object  of  thy  care  ; 

Help  me  to  choose  the  way  of  truth, 
And  fly  froia  every  snare. 

4  O  let  thy  word  of  grace 

My  warmest  thoughts  employ : 
Be  this,  through  all  my  following 
My  treasure  and  my  joy. 

5  To  what  thy  laws  impart, 
Be  my  whole  soul  inclined. 


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O  let  them  dwell  within  my  heart, 
And  sanctify  my  mind. 

Hymn  105.    C.  M. 

Complaint  and  Prayer. 

HOW  lost  our  state  by  nature  is» 
While  enemies  to  God  I 
We  wander  from  the  ways  of  pea«e, 
And  throng  the  downward  road. 

2  Call'd  in  the  morning  of  their  day, 
How  few  like  us  are  blest  I 

Us,  if  vfQ  now  the  call  obey, 
And  fly  to  Jesus'  breast. 

3  This,  Lord,  is  our  sincere  desire, 
To  find  our  rest  in  thee  ; 

To  do  whate'er  thy  laws  require, 
In  true  simplicity. 

4  The  inward  change,  the  second  birth, 
By  faith  Divine  to  prove, 

And  practise  all  thy  will  on  earth, 
As  angels  do  above. 

Hymn  106.    L.  M. 
Prayer  for  Grace. 

THE  Lord  he  knows  the  thoughts  of  men, 
That  they  are  foolish  all  and  vain. 
Till  chasten'd  by  affliction's  rod, 
The  sinners  mourn,  and  turn  to  God. 
2  O  might  his  grace  victorious  prove, 
And  draw  us  with  the  cords  of  love, 
To  seek  him  in  the  dawn  of  day, 
And  gladly  from  our  hearts  obey. 


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3  Father,  the  kind  instruction  give,  ' 
And  let  us  now  begin  to  live, 

To  live  the  life  of  piety, 

To  livG  like  creatures  born  for  thee. 

4  Taught  by  the  Spirit  of  thy  grace, 
O  may  we  rightly  count  our  days, 
To  wisdom's  rules  our  hearts  apply, 
And,  warm  in  life,  prepare  to  die. 

5  And  when  our  spirits  we  resign 
Into  those  gracious  hands  of  thine, 
Thy  new-born  children,  Lord,  receive, 
With  thee  eternally  to  live. 

Hymn  107.    L.  M. 
We  are  but  young. 

WE  are  but  young — ^yet  we  may  smg 
The  praises  of  our  heavenly  King  ; 
He  made  the  earth,  the  sea,  the  sky, 
And  all  the  starry  worlds  on  high. 

2  We  are  but  young — yet  we  have  heard 
The  Gospel  news,  the  heavenly  word  : 
If  we  despise  the  only  way, 

Dreadful  will  be  the  judgment  day. 

3  We  are  but  young — yet  we  must  die, 
Perhaps  our  latter  end  is  nigh ; 

Lord,  may  we  early  seek  thy  grace, 
And  find  in  Christ  a  hiding  place. 

4  We  are  but  young — we  need  a  guide ; 
Jesus,  in  thee  we  would  confide ; 

O  lead  us  in  the  path  of  truth. 
Protect  and  bless  our  helpless  youth. 


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5  We  are  but  young — yet  God  has  shed 
Unnuraber'd  blessings  on  our  head  ; 
Then  let  our  youth  and  riper  days 
Be  all  devoted  to  his  praise. 

Hymn  108.    L.  M. 
Invitation  to  Praise. 

THUS  far  we're  spared  again  to  meet 
Before  Jehovah's  mercy  seat ; 
To  seek  his  face,  to  praise  and  pray, 
And  hail  another  Sabbath  day. 
2  Let  every  tongue  its  silence  break, 
Let  eveiy  tongue  his  goodness  speak, 
Who  deigns  his  glory  to  display 
On  each  returning  Sabbath  day. 

Hymn  109.    P.  M. 
Our  Promises  vain  without  Grace. 

TO  God  the  Creator  of  all, 
My  earliest  tribute  I  pay, 
On  him  with  humility  call, 
And  promise  his  laws  to  obey. 

1  promise,  alas  I  but  in  vain, 

Unless  he  his  Spirit  bestow, 

From  folly  and  sin  to  restrain, 

And  keep  me  wherever  I  go. 

2  O  Father  of  mercies,  attend, 
(Though  now  I  in  ignorance  cry,) 

And  teach  me  on  him  to  depend. 
My  Advocate  there  in  the  sky ; 

^Vhatever  I  ask  in  the  name 
Of  Jesus,  I  hear  shall  be  done, 

As  due  to  that  innocent  Lamb, 
As  claim'd  by  thine  heavenly  Son. 


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3  That  mercy  I  languish  to  feel, 

If  mercy  infuse  the  desire, 
My  need  of  a  Saviour  reveal, 

My  soul  with  the  hunger  inspire  : 
O  Father,  an  infant  allure, 

In  a  w^ay  that  I  never  have  known, 
And  me  by  thy  Spirit  assure. 

That  mercy  and  Jesus  arc  one. 

Hymn  110.    L.  M. 

Prayer  for  Wisdom. 

I  ASK  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power, 
Nor  the  vain  pleasures  of  an  hour ; 
My  soul  aspires  to  nobler  things, 
Than  all  the  pride  and  state  of  kings. 

2  I  seek  for  blessings  more  Divine, 
Than  corn,  or  oil,  or  richest  wine ; 
If  these  are  sent,  I'll  praise  my  God, 
Withheld,  still  sound  his  praise  abroad. 

3  One  thing  I  ask ;  and  wilt  thou  hear, 
And  grant  my  soul  a  gift  so  dear  ? 
Wisdom  descending  from  above ; 

The  choicest  token  of  thy  love  : 

4  Wisdom  betimes  to  know  the  Lord  ; 
To  fear  his  name  and  keep  his  word ; 
To  lead  my  feet  in  paths  of  truth. 

And  guide  and  guard  my  wand'ring  youth. 

Hymn  111.     CM. 
Good  News  of  Salvation  by  Christ. 

TIDINGS  of  grace  now  reach  our  ears, 
Let  young  ones  all  rejoice ; 
The  words  are  fraught  with  sweetest  lore, 
•Tis  Jesus*  melting  voice. 


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2  "  Come  unto  me,  incline  your  ear, 
Hear,  and  your  soul  shall  live ; 

A  cov'nant  I  will  make  with  you. 
And  all  your  sins  forgive. 

3  "  My  streaming  blood  shall  purge  away 
The  guilt  of  every  sin ; 

My  Spirit's  warm  enliv'ning  beams 
Shall  life  beget  within. 

4  "  I'll  be  your  righteousness  and  strength, 
I'll  lead  you  in  the  way, 

Till  you  arrive  to  dwell  with  me 
In  everlasting  day." 

5  We  gladly  hear  our  Saviour's  voice, 
Which  bids  us  sinners  live ; 

O  give  us  penitence  and  faith, 
To  us  thy  Spirit  give. 

Hymn  112.    S.  M. 
Prayer  for  Self  Knowledge  and  Cfrace, 

FATHER  of  mercies,  show 
What  we  by  nature  were, 
Children  of  wrath,  and  doom'd  below 

Eternal  pains  to  bear ; 
When  Jesus  Christ  thy  Son 
For  helpless  sinners  died, 
That  all  who  trust  in  him  alone, 
May  know  thee  pacified. 

2  In  him,  if  we  believe. 

Thy  mercies  we  partake, 
Who  all  good  things  art  pleased  to  giro 

To  man  for  Jesus'  sake. 


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We  durst  not  ask  thine  aid, 

Or  hope  t'  obtain  thy  love, 
But  that  his  blood  for  us  was  shed. 

And  speaks  for  us  above. 

PART  11. 

1  Wherefore  to  thee  we  cry, 
Through  thy  beloved  Son, 

And  fix  on  him  our  steadfast  eye, 
Who  stands  before  thy  throne ; 

The  good  desires  we  feel, 

From  him  we  own  they  came. 

And  them,  according  to  thy  will, 
Present  in  Jesus'  name. 

2  Our  prayers  to  his  unite, 
And  as  thy  Son's  receive. 

And  give,  who  ask  in  Jesus'  right, 

To  us, — thy  blessing  give : 
Whate'er  we  thus  desire, 

The  suit  of  Jesus  is  : 
Hear  then,  and  raise  thy  glory  higher, 

By  our  eternal  bliss. 

Hymn  113.    CM. 
Prayer  for  the  Spirit. 

ALMIGHTY  God!  eternal  Lord! 
Thy  gracious  power  make  known ; 
Touch,  by  the  virtue  of  thy  word, 
And  melt  the  heart  of  stone. 

2  Speak  with  a  voice  that  wakes  the  dead. 

And  bid  the  sleeper  rise ; 
And  let  his  guilty  conscience  dread 

The  death  that  never  dies. 


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3  Let  us  receive  the  word  we  hear. 
Each  in  an  honest  heart ; 

Lay  up  the  precious  treasure  there, 
And  never  with  it  part. 

4  Now  let  our  darkness  comprehend 
The  light  that  shines  so  clear ; 

Now  the  revealing  Spirit  send, 
And  give  us  ears  to  hear. 

Hymn  114.    C.  M. 
Humility  and  Love  of  Christ. 

WHEN  Jesus  loft  his  Father's  throno, 
He  chose  an  humble  birth ; 
And  allunhonour'd  and  unknown, 
He  came  to  dwell  on  earth. 

2  Like  him  may  we  be  found  below, 
In  wisdom's  path  of  peace  ; 

Like  him  in  grace  and  knowledge  grow, 
As  years  and  strength  increase. 

3  Sweet  were  his  words,  and  kind  his  look, 
When  mothers  round  him  press'd ; 

Their  infants  in  his  arms  he  took, 
And  on  his  bosom  bless'd. 

4  Safe  from  the  world's  alluring  charms, 
Beneath  his  watchful  eye, 

Thus  in  the  circle  of  his  arms 
May  we  for  ever  lie. 

Hymn  115.    CM. 

ALAS  !  and  did  my  Saviour  bleed  ? 
And  did  my  Sovereign  die  ? 


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Would  he  devote  that  sacred  head 
For  such  a  worm  as  I  ? 

2  Was  it  for  crimes  that  I  have  done, 
He  groan'd  upon  the  tree  ? 

Amazing  pity !  grace  unknown ! 
And  love  beyond  degree ! 

3  Well  might  the  sun  in  darkness  hide, 
And  shut  his  glories  in  ; 

When  Christ  the  mighty  Maker  died, 
For  man  the  creature's  sin  ! 

4  Thus  might  I  hide  my  blushing  face, 
While  his  dear  cross  appears ; 

Dissolve  my  heart  in  thankfulness, 
And  melt  mine  eyes  to  tears. 

5  But  drops  of  grief  can  ne'er  repay 
The  debt  of  love  I  owe  : 

Here,  Lord,  I  give  myself  away, 
'Tis  all  that  I  can  do. 

Hymn  116.    L.  M. 

HOW  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round  ? 
For  ever  be  thy  name  adored ; 

1  blush  in  all  things  to  abound ; 

The  servant  is  above  his  Lord ! 

2  Inured  to  poverty  and  pain, 

A  suff 'ring  life  my  Master  led ; 
The  Son  of  God,  the  Son  of  man, 
He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

3  But  lo  I  a  place  he  hath  prepared 
For  me,  whom  watchful  angels  keep ; 

Yea,  he  himself  becomes  my  guard ; 
He  smooths  my  bed,  and  gives  me  sleep. 


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4  Jesus  protects  ;  my  fears  begone : 
What  can  the  Rock  of  Ages  move  ? 

Safe  in  thy  arms  I  lay  me  down, 
Thy  everlasting  arms  of  love. 

Hymn  117.    C.  M. 

MY  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend, 
When  I  begin  thy  praise, 
Where  will  the  growing  numbers  end  ? 
The  numbers  of  thy  grace. 

2  Thou  art  my  everlasting  trust ; 
Thy  goodness  I  adore  : 

Send  down  thy  grace,  O  blessed  Lord, 
That  "I  may  love  thee  more. 

3  My  feet  shall  travel  all  the  length 
Of  the  celestial  road  : 

And  march  with  courage  in  thy  strength, 
To  see  the  Lord  my  God. 

4  Awake  I  awake  !  my  tuneful  powers, 
With  this  delightful  song, 

And  entertain  the  darkest  hours, 
Nor  think  the  season  long. 

Hymn  118.    8  lines  8's. 

THIS,  this  is  the  God  we  adore, 
Our  faithful,  unchangeable  Friend, 
Whose  love  is  as  great  as  his  power, 

And  neither  knows  measure  nor  end : 
'Tis  Jesus  the  First  and  the  Last, 

Whose  Spirit  shall  guide  us  safe  home  ; 
We'll  praise  him  for  all  that  is  past. 
And  trust  him  for  all  that's  to  come. 


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Hymn  119.    L.  M. 

The  Suffering,  Dying  Saviour. 

STRETCHED  on  the  cross,  the  SaviouT 

^         dies ! 

Hark  I  his  expiring  groans  arise  ; 

See  from  his  hands,  his  feet,  his  side, 

Runs  down  the  sacred  crimson  tide ! 

2  But  life  attends  the  deathful  sound, 
And  flows  from  every  bleeding  wound, 
The  vital  stream,  how  free  it  flows 
To  save  and  cleanse  his  rebel  foes ! 

3  And  didst  thou.  Lord,  for  sinners  bleed  ? 
And  could  the  sun  behold  the  deed  ? 

No,  he  withdrew  his  sick'ning  ray. 
And  darkness  veil'd  the  mourning  day. 

4  Can  I  survey  this  scene  of  wo. 
Where  mingling  grief  and  wonder  flow, 
And  yet  my  heart  unmoved  remain, 
Insensible  to  love  or  pain  ? 

5  Come,  gracious  Lord,  thy  grace  impart, 
To  warm  this  cold,  this  stupid  heart. 
Till  all  its  powers  and  passions  move. 

In  melting  grief  and  ardent  love. 

Hymn  120.    L.  M. 
The  Lamb  of  God. 

BEHOLD  the  sin-atoning  Lamb, 
With  wonder,  gratitude,  and  love ; 
To  take  away  our  guilt  and  shame. 
See  kim  descending  from  above  I 

2  To  save  a  guilty  world  he  died ! 
Sinners,  behold  the  bleeding  Lamb ; 


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To  him  lift  up  your  weeping  eyes, 
And  hope  for  mercy  in  his  name. 

3  Pardon  and  peace  through  him  abound, 
He  can  the  richest  blessing  give : 

Salvation  in  his  name  is  found, 
He  bids  the  dying  sinner  live. 

4  Jesus,  my  Lord,  I  look  to  thee: 
Wliere  else  can  helpless  sinners  go  ? 

Thy  boundless  love  shall  set  me  free 
From  all  my  wretchedness  and  wo. 

Hymn  121.    C.  M. 

Jesus,  a  Sacrifice. 

YONDER — amazing  sight !  I  see 
Th'  incarnate  Son  of  God, 
Expiring  on  th'  accursed  tree, 
And  weltering  in  his  blood. 

2  Behold  a  purple  torrent  run 
Down  from  his  hands  and  head  : 

The  crimson  tide  obscures  the  sun  ; 
His  groans  av/ake  the  dead. 

3  The  trembling  earth,  the  darken'd  sky, 
Proclaim  the  truth  aloud ; 

And  with  th'  amazed  centurion  cryj 
"  This  is  the  Son  of  God." 

4  So  great,  so  vast  a  sacrifice. 
May  well  my  hope  revive : 

If  God's  own  Son  thus  bleeds  and  dies, 
The  sinner  sure  may  live. 


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Hymn  122.    L.  M. 
Glorying  in  the  Cross. 

WHEN  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross 
On  which  the  Prince  of  glory  died, 
My  richest  gain  I  count  but  loss, 
And  pour  contempt  on  all  my  pride. 

2  Forbid  it,  Lord,  that  I  should  boast, 
Save  in  the  death  of  Christ  my  God ; 

All  the  vain  things  that  charm  me  most, 
I  sacrifice  them  to  liis  blood. 

3  See  from  his  head,  his  hands,  his  feet, 
Sorrow  and  love  flow  mingled  down  I 

Did  e'er  such  love  and  sorrow  meet  ? 
Or  thorns  compose  so  rich  a  crown  ? 

4  Were  the  whole  realm  of  nature  mine, 
That  were  a  present  far  too  small ; 

Love  so  amazing,  so  Divine, 

Demands  my  soul,  my  life,  my  all ! 

Hymn  123.    L.  M. 

The  Dying  Love  of  Christ. 

4 MAZING  love !  that  stoop'd  so  low, 
To  view  with  pity's  melting  eye 
Vile  men  whose  just  deserts  was  wo  I 
Amazing  love !  Did  Jesus  die  ? 

2  He  died !  to  raise  to  life  and  joy 
The  vile,  the  guilty,  the  undone : 

O,  let  his  praise  each  hour  employ : 
Till  hours  no  more  their  circle  run ! 

3  He  died !  Ye  seraphs,  tune  your  songs, 
Resound,  resound  the  Saviour's  name  : 

For  nought  below  immortal  tongues 
Can  ever  lesich  the  wondrous  theme. 


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Hymn  124.    P.  M. 

Redemption  Finished. 

HARK  !  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy 
Sounds  aloud  from  Calvary ! 
See  1  it  rends  the  rocks  asunder, 
Shakes  the  earth  and  veils  the  sky ! 

"Itisfinish'd!" 
Hear  the  dying  Saviour  cry. 

2  It  is  finish'd  !  O  what  pleasure. 
Do  those  cheering  words  afford  ! 

Heavenly  blessings,  without  measure, 
Flow  to  us  from  Christ  the  Lord ! 

"  It  is  finish'd !" 
Saints  the  dying  words  record. 

3  Finish'd  all  the  types  and  shadows 
Of  the  ceremonial  law  ! 

Finish'd  all  that  was  predicted  : 
Death  and  hell  no  more  shall  awe : 

"  It  is  finish'd  !" 
Saints  from  hence  your  comforts  draw. 

4  Tune  your  harps  anew,  ye  seraphs, 
Join  to  sing  the  pleasing  theme  ; 

All  on  earth,  and  all  in  heaven. 
Join  to  praise  Immanuel's  name, 

Hallelujah  ! 
Endless  glory  to  the  Lamb  ! 

Hymn  125.   C.  M. 

God^s  Blessing  asJced. 

OTHAT  the  Lord  would  guide  my  waye 
To  keep  his  statutes  still : 
O  that  my  God  would  grant  rae  grace 
To  know  and  do  his  w*ll. 


2  O  send  thy  Spirit  down  to  write 
Thy  law  upon  my  heart ; 

Nor  let  my  tongue  indulge  deceit, 
Nor  act  tlie  liar's  part. 

3  Conduct  my  footsteps  by  thy  word, 
And  make  my  heart  sincere  ; 

Let  sin  have  no  dominion,  Lord, 
But  keep  my  conscience  clear. 

4  Make  me  to  walk  in  thy  commands ; 
'Tis  a  delightful  road  ; 

Nor  let  my  head,  nor  heart,  nor  hands 
Offend  against  my  God. 

Hymn  126.    C.  M. 
Praise  and  Prayer. 

ALMIGHTY  God !  while  earth  and  heaven 
Thy  power  and  skill  proclaim  ; 
Wilt  thovi  permit  a  child  to  sing 
The  honours  of  thy  name  ? 

2  The  early  dawn  of  opening  life 
Has  proved  thy  guardian  care, 

And  may  I  through  all  future  years 
Thy  grace  and  goodness  share. 

3  Now  may  I  give  myself  to  thee, 
And  in  thy  name  confide  ; 

Most  Gracious  God !  O  deign  to  be 
My  Father,  Friend,  and  Guide. 

Hymn  127.    L.  M. 
The  exalted  Saviour. 
T^OW  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains, 
X^    And  join  the  blissful  choir  above : 
There  our  exalted  Saviour  reigns, 
And  there  they  sing  his  wondrous  lov«. 


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2  While  seraphs  tune  th'  immortal  song, 
O  may  we  feel  the  sacred  flame, 

And  every  heart  and  every  tongue 
Adore  the  Saviour's  glorious  name. 

3  Jesus  I  who  died  that  we  might  live. 
Died  in  the  wretched  sinner's  place ; 

O  what  returns  can  mortals  give 
For  such  immeasurable  grace  ? 

4  Were  universal  nature  ours, 

And  art  with  all  their  boasted  store ; 

Nature  and  art,  with  all  their  powers, 

Would  still  confess  the  offerer  poor. 

5  Yet  though  for  bounty  so  Divine, 
We  ne'er  can  equal  honours  raise, 

Jesus,  may  all  our  hearts  be  thine. 

And  all  our  tongues  proclaim  thy  praise ! 

Hymn  128.    8'5  f  7'5. 

Infant  Praise. 

HUMBLE  praises,  holy  Jesus, 
Infant  voices  raise  to  Thee ; 
In  thy  arms,  O  Lord,  receive  us, 
Suffer  us  thy  lambs  to  be. 

2  Blessed  Saviour !  thou  hast  bidden 
Babes  like  us  to  come  to  thee ; 

Once  by  thy  disciples  chidden, 
Thou  didst  bless  such  ones  as  we. 

3  Thanks  to  thee,  who  freely  gave  ue 
Thy  exalted  Son  to  die ; 

From  eternal  death  to  save  us ; 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high ! 
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Hymn  129.    C.  M. 

Invitation  to  Praise. 

COME,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above, 
Now  in  our  youthful  days ; 
Remember  our  Creator's  love, 

And  lisp  our  Father's  praise. 
2  His  majesty  will  not  despise 

The  day  of  feeble  things  ; 
Grateful  the  songs  of  children  rise, 
And  please  the  King  of  kings. 

Hymn  130.    C.  M. 
Dependence  upon  Christ. 

ON  Christ  my  Shepherd  I'll  depend, 
From  him  I  will  not  stray  • 
But  still  expect  a  blessed  end. 
If  he  but  lead  my  way. 

2  Let  faith  and  love  still  in  me  grow. 
Till  my  redemption  come  ; 

I  am  a  stranger  here  below. 
But  Christ  will  bring  me  home. 

3  Thou  art  my  life,  my  strength,  my  hope, 
On  whom  I  will  rely ; 

I  cannot  sink  with  such  a  prop ; 
Lord,  save  me  when  I  cry. 

4  Now,  gracious  Lord,  reach  down  thy  hand, 
And  take  me  up  to  thee ; 

Before  thy  throne,  O  may  I  stand. 
And  all  thy  glory  see. 

5  To  praise  the  Father  and  the  Son, 
And  Spirit,  all  Divine, 

The  One  in  Three,  and  Three  in  One, 
Let  beayen  and  earth  combine. 


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Hymn  131.    P.  M. 

Praise  to   Christ. 
"H"  ET  children  proclaim  their  Saviour  and 
Jj         King, 

To  Jesus's  name  hosannas  we  smg : 
Our  best  adoration  to  Jesus  we  give, 
Who  purchased  salvation  for  all  to  receive. 

2  The  meek  Lamb  of  God  from  heaven  came 

down, 
And  ransom'd  with  blood,  and  made  us  his 

own  ; 
He  suffered  to  save  us  from  sin    and    from 

thrall ; 
And  Jesus  shall  have  us,  who  purchased  us  all 

3  To  him  we  will  give  our  earliest  days. 
And  thankfully  live  to  publish  his  praise  ', 
Our  lives  shall  confess  Him  who  came  from 

above, 
Our  tongues  they  shall  bless  him,  and  tell  of 
his  love. 

4  In  innocent  songs,  his  coming  we  shout, 
Should  we  hold  our  tongues,  the  stones  would 

cry  out, 
But  Him  without  ceasing  we  all  will  proclaim, 
And  ever  be  blessing  our  Jesus's  name. 

Hymn  132,    L.  M. 
God  made  all   Things. 
9f  HlWAS  God  who  made   the   earth   and 
H  skies ; 

Great  are  the  wonders  of  lus  hand ; 
He  is  more  powerful,  good,  and  wise, 
Than  any  child  can  understand. 


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2  Bright  angels  bow  before  his  face, 

And  saints  stand  waiting  round  his  throne. 

And  in  that  holy,  happy  place, 

No  sinful  thoughts  or  words  are  known. 

Hymn  133.    L.  M. 

The  Lord's  Prayer. 

OUR  Father,  full  of  grace  Divine, 
To  thy  great  name  be  praises  paid , 
Thy  kingdom  come,  thy  glory  shine. 
And  be  thy  will  on  earth  obey'd. 

2  Give  us  our  bread  from  day  to  day. 
And  all  our  wants  do  thou  supply ; 

With  Gospel  truths  feed  us  we  pray, 
That  we  may  never  faint  or  die. 

3  Extend  thy  grace,  our  hearts  renew, 
Our  each  offence  in  love  forgive  ; 

Teach  us  Divine  forgiveness  too. 
And  let  us  free  from  evil  live. 

4  For  thine's  the  kingdom,  and  the  power, 
And  all  the  glory  waits  thy  name ; 

Let  every  land  thy  grace  adore, 
And  sound  a  long,  and  loud  Amen. 

Hymn  134.    C.  M. 

COME,  kt  us  all  unite  to  praise 
The  Saviour  of  m,ankind  ; 
Our  thankful  hearts  in  solemn  lays 
Be  with  our  voices  join'd. 

2  But  how  shall  dust  his  worth  declare, 

When  angels  try  in  vain  ; 
Their  faces  veil  when  ihey  appear 

Before  the  Son  of  man  ? 


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3  Let  every  tongue  thy  goodness  show, 
And  spread  abroad  thy  fame ; 

Let  every  heart  with  praise  o'erflow, 
And  bless  thy  sacred  name  I 

4  Worship  and  honour,  thanks  and  love, 
Be  to  our  Jesus  given  ! 

By  mea  below,  by  hosts  above, 
By  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Hymn  135.    L.  M. 

This  is  God's  Day. 

THIS  day  belongs  to  God  alone, 
This  day  he  chooses  for  his  own  ; 
And  we  must  neither  work  nor  play, 
Because  it  is  God's  holy  day. 

2  'Tis  well  to  have  one  day  in  seven, 
That  we  may  learn  the  way  to  heaven  ; 
Then  let  us  spend  it  as  we  should, 

In  serving  God  and  being  good. 

3  We  ought,  to-day,  to  learn  and  seek 
What  we  may  think  of  all  the  week ; 
And  be  the  better  every  day, 

For  what  we  hear  our  teachers  say. 

4  And  every  Sabbath  should  be  pass'd 
As  if  we  knew  it  were  our  last : 
What  would  the  dying  sinner  give 
To  have  one  Sabbath  more  to  live  I 

Hymn  136.    L.M. 

Love  of  the  Sahhath. 

W  LOVE  to  have  the  Sabbath  come, 
i.  For  then  I  rise  and  quit  my  home ; 


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And  haste  to  school  with  cheerful  air, 
To  meet  my  dearest  teachers  there. 

2  'Tis  there  I'm  always  taught  to  pray 
That  God  would  bless  me  day  by  day ; 
And  safely  guard,  and  guide  me  still, 
And  help  me  to  obey  his  will. 

3  'Tis  there  I  sing  a  Saviour's  love, 
Which  brought  him  from  his  throne  above, 
And  made  him  suffer,  bleed,  and  die, 

For  sinful  creatures,  such  as  I. 

4  From  all  the  lessons  I  obtain, 
May  I  a  store  of  knowledge  gain ; 
And  early  seek  my  Saviour's  face, 
And  gain  from  him  supplies  of  grace. 

5  And  then,  through  life's  remaining  days, 
I'll  love  to  sing  my  Saviour's  praise ; 
And  bless  the  kindness  and  the  grace 
That  brought  me  to  this  sacred  place. 

Hymn  137.    L.  M. 
Prayer  and  Praise. 

OTHOU,  whom  high  archangels  praise, 
Whose  glory  shines  with  brightest  rays, 
To  thee  our  grateful  hymns  we  tune, 
For  none  can  sing  thy  praise  too  soon. 

2  O  may  thy  grace  be  all  our  joy, 
Let  gratitude  our  tongues  employ, 

And  lead  young  children,  frail  and  weak, 
Thy  praise  to  sing,  thy  face  to  seek. 

3  Deny  us  not  our  earnest  prayer, 
That  we  may  all  thy  favour  share ; 


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Bo  led  to  each  good  work  and  word, 
As  faithful  servants  of  the  Lord. 

4  And  bless  our  teachers,  parents,  friends ; 
And  grant,  where'er  thy  name  extends, 
That  heathen  children,  too,  may  bring 
Their  songs  of  praise  to  Israel's  King. 

Hymn  138.    S.  M. 

HOW  can  a  sinner  know 
His  sins  on  earth  forgiven  ? 
How  can  my  gracious  Saviour  show 
My  name  inscribed  in  heaven  ? 

2  What  we  have  felt  and  seen, 
With  confidence  we  tell ; 

And  publish  to  the  sons  of  men. 
The  signs  infallible. 

3  We  who  in  Christ  believe 
That  he  for  us  hath  died, 

We  all  his  unknown  peace  receive, 
And  feel  his  blood  apply'd. 

4  Exults  our  rising  soul, 
Disburthen'd  of  her  load, 

And  swells  unutterably  full 
Of  glory  and  of  God. 

Hymn  139.    L.  M. 

Praise  for  the  Gospel. 

LORD,  I  ascribe  it  to  thy  grace, 
And  not  to  chance  as  others  do, 
That  I  was  born  of  Christian  race, 
And  not  a  heathen  or  a  Jew. 


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2  What  "vrould  the  ancient  Jewish  kings, 
And  Jewish  prophets  once  have  given, 

Could  they  have  heard  those  glorious  things. 
Which  Christ  reveal'd  and  brought  from 
heaven  ? 

3  How  glad  the  heathen  would  have  been, 
That  worshipp'd  idols,  wood  and  stone, 

If  they  the  book  of  God  had  seen, 
Or  Jesus  and  his  Gospel  known ! 

4  Then  if  this  Gospel  I  refuse. 
How  shall  I  e'er  lift  up  mine  eyes  ? 

For  all  the  G«ntiles  and  the  Jews 
Against  me  will  in  judgment  rise. 

Hymn  140.    S.  M. 

Praise  for  our  Christian  calling. 

FOR  a  thankful  heart 
Our  Father's  love  to  own, 
To  taste  how  merciful  thou  art 
In  all  that  thou  hast  done ! 
How  bountiful  and  kind 
To  us  above  the  rest, 
If  blest  with  a  contented  mind, 
We  know  that  we  are  blest ! 

2  Thy  providence  hath  cared 

For  our  simplicity ; 
For  us  the  way  and  means  prepared 

Of  riffhtly  knowing  thee  ; 

To  glorify  thy  name, 

Jjs  thou  hast  early  led ; 
To  serve  and  love  the  bleeding  Lamb, 

Who  suffer'd  in  our  stead. 


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3  Ah  !  let  us  not  receive 

Thy  choicest  grace  in  vain  ; 
Nor  ever  more  thy  Spirit  grieve, 

Nor  put  our  Lord  to  pain  : 

Lightness  and  discontent, 

With  every  sin  depart ; 
And  let  us  each  to  thee  present 

A  virilling,  honest  heart. 

Hymn  141.    P.  M. 
Another. 

OTHOU,  whose  providential  grace 
Hath  been  in  our  behalf  made  known, 
From  folly's  paths,  by  secret  ways. 

Whose  eye  hath  drawn  us  into  one, 
The  things  most  excellent  t'  approve, 
And  learn  the  power  of  dying  love. 

2  We  lift  our  thankful  hearts  to  thee. 
And  gladly  close  with  thy  design ; 

With  early  zeal  from  evil  flee, 

In  following  after  Jesus  join, 
And  long  to  feel  his  sprinkled  blood, 
And  long  to  cry,  "  My  Lord,  my  God  I" 

3  Father,  to  us  thy  Spirit  give, 
Hira  in  our  youthful  hearts  reveal ; 

Him  by  whose  precious  death  we  live, 

Redeem'd  from  sin,  and  earth,  and  hell : 
Through  him  our  Eden  we  regain. 
And  then  in  heavenly  glory  reign. 

4  Now,  Lord,  the  gracious  work  begm» 
His  blood  to  every  soul  apply ; 


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Assure  us  of  our  pardon'd  sin ; 

Confirm  and  throughly  sanctify : 
Preserve  us  for  that  endless  rest, 
And  take  thy  children  to  thy  breast. 

Hymn  142.    P.M. 
Another. — For  Girls. 

HOW  highly  favour'd,  Lord,  are  we, 
Snatch'd  from  a  world  of  vanity, 
And  call'd  in  Jesus'  name, 
To  cultivate  our  tender  mind. 
And  peace  and  happiness  to  find 
Wi'th  the  atoning  Lamb  I 

2  Our  souls  to  God  devoted  are. 
And  ask,  and  have  our  chiefest  care 

To  fashion  and  improve  : 
The  only  ornament  we  seek, — 
A  spirit  calm,  and  mild,  and  meek, 

And  rich  in  faith  and  love. 

3  The  one  thing  needful  we  pursue, 
And  when  we  gain  the  prize  in  view, 

And  when  we  faith  receive. 
Still  we  renew  the  glorious  strife, 
And  trample  down  the  pride  of  life; 

To  God  alone  we  live. 

PART  II. 

1  Clothed  with  humility  and  grace, 
Regardless  of  the  fallen  race. 

In  angels'  eyes  we  shine  : 
A  robe  of  righteousness  we  wear. 
Than  gold  and  pearls  more  precious  far, 

And  bought  with  blood  Divine. 


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2  By  God  approved,  by  man  unknown, 
The  conquest  of  ourselves  alono 

We  zealously  desire : 
The  praise  descending  from  above, 
And  none  but  our  Redeemer's  love 

Our  panting  hearts  require. 

3  The  Lord  himself  our  portion  is, 
Unfading  joy  and  solid  bliss 

We  find  with  Jesus  given  : 
We  find,  reclining  on  his  breast, 
Our  present  and  eternal  rest. 

Our  all  in  earth  and  heaven. 

Hymn  143.    CM. 
Praise  for  Blessings  of  Life  and  Godliness. 

C^OME,  let  us  join  our  God  to  praise, 
y  Whose  mercy  knows  no  end  ; 
To  him  our  cheerful  voices  raise, 
Our  Father,  and  our  Friend. 

2  In  tender  infancy  his  care 
Preserved  our  lives  from  harm  : 

And  now  he  keeps  us  from  the  snare 
Of  sin's  deceitful  charm. 

3  He  gives  us  friends  who  seek  our  good, 
And  strive  to  make  us  wise  ; 

His  bounteous  hand  provides  our  food, 
And  all  our  wants  supplies. 

4  With  grateful  praise  we  will  proclaim 
The  mercies  of  our  God  ; 

And  tell  of  all  his  wondrous  fame, 
Who  bought  us  with  his  blood. 


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Hymn  144.    C.  M. 
For  Mercies  Temporal  and  Spiritual. 

WHENE'ER  I  take  my  walks  abroad, 
How  many  poor  I  see  I 
What  shall  I  render  to  my  God 
For  all  his  gifts  to  me  ? 

2  Not  more  than  others  I  deserve, 
Yet  God  has  given  me  more ; 

For  I  have  food  while  others  starve, 
Or  beg  from  door  to  door, 

3  How  many  children  in  the  street. 
Half  naked  I  behold! 

While  I  am  clothed  from  head  to  feet, 
And  cover'd  from  the  cold ! 

4  While  others  early  learn  to  swear, 
And  curse,  and  lie,  and  steal, 

Lord,  I  am  taught  thy  name  to  fear, 
And  do  thy  holy  will. 

5  Are  these  thy  favours,  day  by  day, 
To  me  above  the  rest  ? 

Then  let  me  love  thee  more  than  they, 
And  try  to  serve  thee  best. 

Hymn  145.    L.  M. 
Gratitude  with  Contentment. 

FOUNTAIN  of  blessing!  everbless'd. 
Enriching  all,  of  all  possess'd, 
By  whom  the  whole  creation's  fed, 
Give  me,  each  day,  my  daily  bread. 
2  To  thee  my  very  life  I  owe  ; 
From  thee  do  all  my  comforts  flow  ; 
And  every  blessing  that  I  need. 
Must  from  thy  bounteous  hand  proceed. 


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3  Great  things  are  not  what  I  desire, 
Nor  dainty  meat,  nor  rich  attire  : 
Content  with  little  would  I  be  ; 

That  little.  Lord,  must  come  from  thee. 

4  While  wicked  men,  with  all  their  store, 
Are  ever  grasping  after  more  ; 

With  Agur's  wish  content  I  live, 

Nor  grudge  them  all  the  world  can  give. 

Hymn  146.    C.  M. 

Spiritual  Blessings  preferred  to   Temporal. 

W'HAT  are  all  earthly  blessings,  Lord, 
Which  our  frail  bodies  prove, 
Unless  thou  to  our  souls  afford 
The  happiness  of  love  ? 

2  Our  souls,  (we  ardently  desire,) 
Our  souls  vouchsafe  to  bless, 

And  into  our  young  hearts  inspire 
The  knowledge  of  thy  grace. 

3  We  ask  the  wisdom  from  on  high, 
For  love  on  thee  we  call, 

Who  never  canst  thyself  deny, 
But  giv'st  thyself  to  all. 

4  Then  let  us  with  thy  gifts  receive 
The  Giver  from  above. 

And  never  sin,  and  never  grieve 
The  God  whom  once  we  love. 

Hymn  147.    C.  M. 

Contrition  and  Humiliation. 


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THOU,  whose  tender  mercy  hears 
Contrition's  humble  sighs ; 


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Whose  hand,  indulgent,  wipes  the  tears 
From  sorrow's  weeping  eyes  : 

2  See,  low  before  thy  throne  of  grace, 
A  wretched  wanderer  mourn  : 

Hast  thou  not  bid  me  seek  thy  face  ? 
Hast  thou  not  said  "  return  ?" 

3  And  shall  my  guilty  fears  prevail, 
To  drive  me  from  thy  feet  ? 

O  let  not  this  dear  refuge  fail, 
This  only  safe  retreat. 

4  O  shine  on  this  benighted  heart ; 
With  beams  of  mercy  shine  ; 

And  let  thy  healing  voice  impart 
A  taste  of  joys  Divine. 

Hymn  148.    P.  M. 
Prayer  for  Pardon  and  Salvation. 

ALL  power  to  save,  O  Lord,  is  thine. 
Receive  this  ruin'd  soul  of  mine, 
Upon  thy  mercy  cast ! 
Do  with  me  what  and  as  thou  wilt, 
But  throughly  purge  away  my  guilt, 
And  save  my  soul  at  last. 

2  What  I  into  thy  hands  commend, 
Keep  and  continue  to  defend. 

In  humble  faith,  I  pray  : 
Evil  and  danger  turn  aside. 
And  me  and  my  companions  hide. 

Against  that  awful  day. 

3  Then  Lord,  by  thine  almighty  power, 
Our  bodies  and  our  souls  restore, 

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Our  hidden  life  with  Christ  reveal, 
And  lift  us  to  thy  heavenly  hill, 
To  see  thy  glory  there. 

Hymn  149.    C.  M. 

Children's   Praijer. 

ALMIGHTY  Father,  heavenly  King! 
Who  rules  the  world  above  ; 
Accept  the  tribute  children  bring 
Of  gratitude  and  love. 

2  To  thee,  each  morning,  when  we  rise, 
Our  early  vows  we  pay  ; 

And  ere  the  night  hath  closed  our  eyes, 
"NVe  thank  thee  for  the  day. 

3  Our  Saviour,  ever  good  and  kind. 
To  us  his  word  hath  given  ; 

That  children,  such  as  we,  may  find 
The  path  that  leads  to  heaven. 

4  O  Lord,  extend  thy  gracious  hand, 
To  guide  our  erring  youth  ; 

And  lead  us  to  that  blissful  land 
Where  dwells  eternal  truth. 

Hymn  150.    P.  M. 

Prayer  for  the  Divine  Image 

MAKER,  Saviour  of  mankind, 
Who  hast  on  me  bestow'd 
An  immortal  soul,  design'd 
To  be  the  house  of  God ; 
Come  and  now  reside  in  me, 

Never,  never  to  remove  ; 
Make  me  just  and  good  like  thee, 
And  full  of  power  an4  love. 


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2  Bid  me  in  thine  image  rise 
A  saint,  a  creature  new  •• 

True,  and  merciful,  and  wise, 

■  And  pure  and  happy  too  : 
This  thy  primitive  design, 

That  I  should  in  thee  be  blest, 
Should  within  the  arras  Divino 

For  ever,  ever  rest. 

3  Let  thy  will  on  me  be  done ; 
Fulfil  my  heart's  desire, 

Thee  to  know  and  love  alone, 

And  rise  in  raptures  higher ; 
Thee  descending  on  a  cloud. 

When  with  ravish'd  eyes  I  see, 
Then  I  shall  be  filled  with  God, 

To  all  eternity. 

Hymn  151.    L.  M. 

The  Perfections  of  God  Imitated. 
IT  ORD,  I  would  be  a  child  of  thine, 
3LA  And  thy  blest  image  ever  bear  ; 
Deeply  impress  this  heart  of  mine 

With  glories  which  I  cannot  share. 

2  Let  these  my  admiration  raise, 
And  fill  me  with  religious  awe : 

Tune  both  my  tongue  and  heart  to  praise, 
And  bend  me  to  thy  holy  law. 

3  But  where  can  I  resemble  thee, 
And  in  thy  godlike  nature  share ; 

Thy  humble  follower  let  me  be, 
Thy  blessed  likeness  let  me  bear. 

4  Pure  may  I  be,  averse  to  sin, 
Just,  holy,  merciful,  and  ttue ; 


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And  let  thine  image,  form'd  within, 
Shine  out  in  all  I  speak  and  do. 

Hymn  152.    P.  M. 

Living  to  Christ. 

HOLY  child  of  heavenly  birth, 
God  made  man  to  dwell  on  earth ; 
Virgin's  Son,  impart  to  me 
Thy  unsullied  purity. 

2  In  my  pilgrimage  below 
Only  thee  I  pant  to  know  ; 
Every  creature  I  resign, 
Thine,  both  soul  and  body  thine 

3  Fairer  than  the  sons  of  men, 
Over  me  thy  sway  maintain  : 
Perfect  loveliness  thou  art. 
Take  my  undivided  heart. 

4  All  my  heart  to  thee  I  give. 
All  thy  holiness  receive  ; 

Live  to  make  my  Saviour  known, 
Live  to  please  my  God  alone. 

Hymn  153.    L.  M. 

Not  ashamed  of  Christ. 

JESUS  !  and  shall  it  ever  be, 
A  mortal  man  ashamed  of  thee  1 
Ashamed  of  thee,  whom  angels  praise, 
Whose  glories  shine  through  endless  days  % 

2  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  sooner  far 
Let  evening  blush  to  own  her  star : 
He  sheds  the  beams  of  light  Divino, 
O'er  this  benighted  soul  of  mine. 
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3  Ashamed  of  Jesus !  just  as  soon 
Let  midnight  be  ashamed  of  noon  : 
'Tis  midnight  with  my  soul  till  he 
Bright  Morning  Star  I  bid  darkness  flee. 

4  Ashamed  of  Jesus  !  Yes  I  may 
"When  I've  no  guilt  to  wash  away ; 
No  tear  to  wipe,  no  good  to  crave, 
No  fears  to  quell,  no  soul  to  save. 

5  Till  then — nor  is  my  boasting  vain— 
Till  then  I'll  boast  a  Saviour  slain  I 
And  O,  may  this  my  glory  be, 

That  Christ  is  not  ashamed  of  me. 

Hymn  154.    C.  M. 

The  Example  of  Christ. 

BEHOLD,  where,  in  a  mortal  form, 
Appears  each  grace  Divine  : 
The  virtues,  all  in  Jesus  met, 
With  mildest  radiance  shine. 

2  To  spread  the  rays  of  heavenly  light, 
To  give  the  mourner  joy. 

To  preach  glad  tidings  to  the  poor. 
Was  his  Divine  employ. 

3  Lowly  in  heart,  by  all  his  friends 
A  friend  and  servant  f^nd : 

He  wash'd  their  feet,  he  wiped  their  tears, 
And  heal'd  each  bleeding  wound. 

PART  II. 

1  Midst  keen  reproach,  and  cruel  scorn, 

Patient  and  meek  he  stood  : 
His  foes  ungrateful,  sought  his  life, 

H«  lab«ur'd  for  their  good. 


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2  In  the  last  hour  of  deep  distress, 
Before  his  Father's  throne, 

With  soul  resign'd,  he  bow'd,  and  said, 
"  Thy  will,  not  mine,  be  done." 

3  Be  Christ  my  pattern  and  my  guide  ! 
His  image  may  I  bear  I 

O  may  I  tread  his  sacred  steps, 
And  his  bright  glories  share. 

Hymn  155.    C.  M. 
The  Golden  Rule. 

COME,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  try ; 
Have  they  been  just  and  right  ? 
Is  the  -great  rule  of  equity 
Our  practice  and  delight  ? 

2  What  we  would  have  our  neighbour  do, 
Have  we  still  done  the  same  ? 

And  ne'er  delay'd  to  pay  his  due, 
Nor  injured  his  good  name. 

3  Have  we  not  found  our  envy  grow, 
To  hear  another's  praise  ? 

Nor  robb'd  him  of  his  honour  due. 
By  sly,  malicious  ways  ? 

4  In  all  we  sell,  in  all  we  buy, 
Is  honesty  our  guide  ? 

Does  thirst  of  gain,  from  virtue's  path, 
Ne'er  draw  our  feet  aside  ? 

Hymn  156.    C.  M. 
The  Right  Use  of  Prosperity. 

MY  gracious  God  !  accept  my  prayer ; 
If  e'er  thy  love  Divine 
Should  prosper  my  well-meaning  carci 
And  wealth  should  e-'er  be  mine ; 


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2  O  bless  me  with  an  honest  mind, 
Above  all  selfish  ends  ; 

Humanely  warm  to  all  mankind, 
And  cordial  to  my  friends. 

3  With  conscious  truth  and  honour  still, 
My  actions  may  I  guide ; 

Nor  know  a  fear,  but  that  of  ill, 
Nor  scorn,  but  that  of  pride. 

4  Thee  in  remembrance  may  I  bear, 
To  thee  my  tribute  raise ; 

Conclude  each  day  with  fervent  prayer, 
And  wake  each  mom  with  praise. 

Hymn  157.    P.  M. 
Obedience  to  Parents  and  Superiors 

HOLY  child  of  heavenly  birth, 
God  made  manifest  on  earth, 
Fain  I  woiald  thy  follower  be, 
Live  in  every  thing  like  thee. 

2  Thou  whom  angels  serve  and  fear, 
Subject  to  thy  parents  her^ 

Didst  to  me  the  pattern  give. 
How  with  mine  I  ought  to  live. 

3  Teach  me  then  betimes  t'  obey 
Those  who  under  God  bear  sway ; 
Masters,  ministers  to  love. 

All  their  just  commands  approve. 

4  Thy  humility  impart. 
Give  me  thy  obedient  heart, 
Free  and  cheerful  to  fulfil 
All  my  heavenly  Father's  will. 

5  Keep  me  thus  to  God  resign'd» 
Till  his  love  delights  to  find, 


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Fairly  copied  out  in  me 

All  the  mind  that  was  in  thee. 

Hymn  158.    C.  M. 

The  same  Subject. 

V   ET  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord^ 
M-A  Hear  what  their  teachers  say ; 
With  rev'rence  meet  their  parents'  word, 
And  with  delight  obey. 

2  Have  you  not  heard  what  dreadful  plagues 
Are  threaten'd  by  the  Lord 

To  him  that  breaks  his  father's  law, 
Or  mocks  his  mother's  word  ? 

3  What  heavy  guilt  upon  him  lies ! 
How  cursed  is  his  name  I 

The  ravens  shall  pick  out  his  eyes, 
And  eagles  eat  the  same. 

4  But  those  who  worship  God,  and  give 
Their  parents  honour  due, 

Here  on  this  earth  they  long  shall  live, 
And  live  hereafter  too. 

Hymn  159.    C.  M. 

Shunning  all  Evil. 

THEE,  Lord,  that  I  may  not  forsake, 
Or  ever  turn  aside, 
Thy  precepts  for  my  rule  I  take. 
Thy  Spirit  for  my  guide. 

2  Govern'd  by  the  ingrafted  word. 

And  principled  with  grace, 
I  shall  not  yield  to  sin  abhorr'd, 

Or  give  to  passion  place. 


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3  From  youthful  lust  I  still  would  flee, 
From  all  the  paths  of  vice : 

My  omnipresent  Saviour  see, 
And  walk  before  thine  eyes. 

4  Saviour,  to  me  thy  Spirit  give, 
That  through  his  power  I  may 

Tliy  words  effectually  believe, 
And  faithfully  obey. 

Hymn  160.    C.  M. 

The  Shepherd. 

THOU  art  our  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord, 
Thy  little  flock  behold  ; 
And  guide  us  by  thy  staff  and  rod, 
As  children  of  thy  fold. 

2  We  praise  thy  name  that  we  are  brougVt 
To  this  delightful  place  ; 

Where  we  are  watch'd,  and  warn'd,  and  taiiflit, 
As  children  of  thy  grace. 

3  O  may  our  teachers,  toiling  here. 
Meet  us  at  last  above  ; 

And  they  and  we  in  heaven  appear. 
As  children  of  thy  love. 

Hymn  161.    L.  M. 

God  seen  in  his  Works. 

THY  works  proclaim  thy  glory,  Lord ; 
The  blooming  fields,  the  singing  bird 
The  tempest,  and  the  sunny  hour, 
Show  forth  thy  goodness  and  thy  power. 

2  And  when  the  setting  sun  declines, 
I  view  thee  in  its  brilliant  lines ; 


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Those  tints,  so  beautiful  and  bright, 
Teach  mo  the  Author  of  all  light. 

3  Great  God !  how  should  our  worship  rise 
To  thee,  who  form'd  the  earth  and  skies ; 
The  things  that  creep,  and  things  that  fly, 
Are  view'd  by  thine  all-seeing  eye. 

4  Then  will  I  still  adore  thy  name, 
Thou,  who  for  ever  art  the  same  ; 
But  yet  thy  grace  and  mercy.  Lord, 
Shine  brightest  in  thy  holy  word. 

Hymn  162.    L.  M. 

WE. came  into  the  world  to  do 
The  will  of  Him  who  placed  us  here, 
And  who  their  own  desires  pursue, 
Can  never  in  his  sight  appear. 

2  What  then  shall  of  our  souls  become, 
Used  our  own  pleasure  to  fulfil  ? 

Eternal  death  must  be  the  doom 
Of  all  that  follow  their  own  will. 

3  But,  O  !  to  thee  for  help  we  cry. 
Save,  or  we  sink  into  the  pit ; 

Ourselves  assist  us  to  deny. 
And  to  thy  blessed  will  submit. 

4  Father,  for  .Tesus'  sake  alone, 
Thine  all-sufficient  grace  impart ; 

Save  us,  in  honour  of  thy  Son, 
And  heavenward  turn  our  selfish  heart. 

Hymn  163.    C.  M. 
Revering  God's  all-seeing  Eye. 

ALMIGHTY  God  I  thy  piercing  eye 
Strikes  through  the  shades  of  night. 


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And  our  most  secret  actions  lie 
All  open  to  thy  sight. 

2  There's  not  a  sin  that  we  commit, 
Nor  wicked  word  we  say, 

But  in  thy  dreadful  book  'tis  wjit 
Against  the  judgment  day. 

3  And  must  the  crimes  that  I  have  done 
Be  read  and  publish'd  there  ? 

Be  all  exposed  before  the  sun, 
While  men  and  angels  hear  ? 

4  Lord,  at  thy  feet  ashamed  I  lie  ; 
Upward  I  dare  not  look ; 

Pardon  my  sins  before  I  die. 
And  blot  them  from  thy  book. 

5  Remember  all  the  dying  pains 
That  my  Redeemer  felt. 

And  let  his  blood  wash  out  my  stains. 
And  answer  for  ray  guilt. 

Hymn  164.    C.  M. 

BEHOLD  the  Saviour  of  mankind 
Nail'd  to  the  shameful  tree  I 
How  vast  the  love  that  him  inclined 
To  bleed  and  die  for  thee ! 

2  Hark,  how  he  groans  !  while  nature  shakes, 
And  earth's  strong  pillars  bend ! 

The  temple's  veil  in  sunder  breaks. 
The  solid  marbles  rend. 

3  'Tis  done !  the  precious  ransom's  paid ! 
"  Receive  my  soul !"  he  cries : 

See  where  he  bows  his  sacred  head : 
He  bows  his  head,  and  dies ! 


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4  But  soon  he'll  break  death's  envious  chaiOi 

And  in  full  glory  shine : 
O  Lamb  of  God,  was  ever  pain, 

Was  ever  love  like  thine ! 

Hymn  165.    C.  M. 

COME,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songa 
With  angels  round  the  throne  ; 
Ten  thousand  thousand  are  their  tongues, 
But  all  their  joys  are  one. 

2  Worthy  the  Lamb  that  died,  they  cry, 
To  be  exalted  thus  : 

Worthy  the  Lamb,  our  hearts  reply, 
For  he  was  slain  for  us. 

3  Jesus  is  worthy  to  receive 
Honour  and  power  Divine  ; 

And  blessings  more  than  we  can  give, 
Be,  Lord,  for  ever  thine. 

4  The  whole  creation  join  in  one, 
To  bless  the  sacred  name 

Of  him  that  sits  upon  the  throne. 
And  to  adore  the  Lamb. 

Hymn  166.    P.M. 

JESUS,  Lord,  we  cry  to  thee. 
Help  our  souls'  infirmity , 
Great  unchangeable  I  AM, 
Make  us  ever  more  the  same. 

2  Plant  in  us  thy  constant  mind ; 
To  thy  cross  our  spirit  bind : 
That  wo  may  no  longer  rove. 
Ground  and  'stablish  us  in  love. 


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3  Love  that  makes  us  creatures  new. 
Only  lore  can  keep  us  true  ; 
Perfect  love  that  casts  out  sin, 
Perfect  love  is  God  within. 

4  God  within  our  hearts  reside, 
Then  we  shall  in  God  abide  ; 

Always  firm  and  faithful  prove,  -,, 

Fix'd  in  everlasting  love.  * 

Hymn  167.     C.  M. 
Against  the  Praise  of  Men. 

WHY  should  our  parents  call  us  good, 
And  poison  us  with  praise. 
When  born  in  sin,  by  nature  proud, 
And  void  we  are  of  grace  ? 

2  "Who  fancy  righteousness  in  men, 
Themselves  they  have  not  known  ; 

Evil  are  all  our  thoughts  and  vain, 
And  God  is  good  alone. 

3  Good  of  himself  he  only  is, 
And  if  he  makes  us  good, 

Our  goodness  is  not  ours,  but  his. 
For  Jesus'  sake  bestow'd. 

4  Glory  to  God,  if  wo  receive 
The  smallest  spark  of  grace  ; 

He  only  doth  our  goodness  give. 
And  his  be  all  the  praise. 

Hymn  168.    C.  M. 
"■"  ORD,  in  the  morning  thou  shalt  hear 
JLi  My  voice  ascending  high  : 
To  thee  will  I  direct  my  prayer. 
To  thee  lift  up  mine  eye. 


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2  Up  to  the  hills  where  Christ  is  gone, 
To  plead  for  all  his  saints, 

Presenting  at  th-e  Father's  throne 
Our  songs  and  our  complaints. 

3  Thou  art  a  God  before  whose  sight 
The  wicked  shall  not  stand ; 

Sinners  shall  ne'er  be  thy  delight, 
Nor  dwell  at  thy  right  hand. 

4  O  may  thy  Spirit  guide  my  feet 
In  ways  of  righteousness  ! 

Make  every  path  of  duty  straight, 
And  plain  before  my  face. 

5  Now  -to  thy  house  will  I  resort, 
To  taste  thy  mercies  there  ; 

I  will  frequent  thy  holy  court, 
And  worship  in  thy  fear. 

Hymn  169.     S.  M. 

COME,  ye  that  love  the  Lord, 
And  let  your  joys  be  known  : 
Join  in  a  song  with  sweet  accord, 
While  ye  surround  his  throne. 
Let  those  refuse  to  sing 
Who  never  knew  our  God ; 
But  servants  of  the  heavenly  Kmg 
May  speak  their  joys  abroad. 

2  The  God  that  rules  on  high, 

That  all  the  earth  surveys, 
That  rides  upon  the  stormy  sky. 

And  calms  the  roaring  seas  ; 

This  awful  God  is  ours, 

Our  Father  and  our  Love ; 
He  will  send  down  his  heavenly  powers, 

To  carry  us  above. 


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Hymn  170.    L.  M. 

Against   vain   Conversation,    and    Folly   in 
Dress. 

IS  it  a  thing  of  good  report, 
To  cut  the  hours  of  duty  short  ? 
To  squander  life  and  time  away  ? 
While  toys  and  follies  waste  the  day  ? 

2  Doth  vain  discourse,  or  empty  mirth, 
Well  suit  the  honours  of  our  birth  ? 
Shall  we  be  fond  of  gay  attire. 
Which  children  love,  and  fools  admire  ? 

3  Lord,  raise  our  hearts  and  passions  higher; 
Touch  our  vain  minds  with  sacred  fire  ; 
Then,  with  an  elevated  eye. 

We'll  pass  these  glittering  trifles  by. 

4  We'll  look  on  all  the  toys  below 
With  such  disdain  as  angels  do  ; 
And  wait  the  call  that  bids  us  rise 
To  promised  mansions  in  the  skies. 

Hymn  171.    C.  M. 
Against  Cruelty  to  any  Creatures 

CREATION  groans  beneath  its  curse, 
And  all  that  live  complain  ; 
With  hunger,  thirst,  disease  oppress'd, 
And  sore  afilicting  pain. 

2  The  brute,  the  fowls,  and  insect  small, 
And  all  respiring  breath. 

To  various  miseries  are  prone. 
And  to  the  pangs  of  death. 

3  Shall  we  who  are  so  form'd  to  feel,— 
By  reason  taught  to  know. 


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Unpitying,  wantonly  increase 
The  living  creature's  wo? 

4  The  sons  of  Belial,  savage  like, 
To  cruelty  inclined, 

In  acts  of  foul  barbarity 
Betray  a  savage  mind. 

5  Let  every  creature  God  hath  made, 
Your  tenderest  pity  share  ; 

The  merciful  and  gentle  mind 
Is  God's  peculiar  care. 

Hymn  172.    L.  M. 

A  Broken  Heart  I  bring. 

OTHOU  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry, 
Though  all  my  crimes  before  thee  lie, 
Behold  them  not  with  angry  look, 
But  blot  their  memory  from  thy  book. 

2  Create  my  nature  pure  within. 
And  form  my  soul  averse  to  sin  : 
Let  thy  good  Spirit  ne'er  depart. 
Nor  hide  thy  presence  from  my  heart. 

3  Though  I  have  grieved  thy  Spirit,  Lord, 
Thy  help  and  comfort  still  afford ; 

And  let  a  wretch  come  near  thy  throne, 
To  plead  the  merits  of  thy  Son. 

4  A  broken  heart,  my  God,  my  King, 
Is  all  the  sacrifice  I  bring  ; 

The  God  of  grace  will  ne'er  despise 
A  broken  heart  for  sacrifice. 


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Hymn  173.   C.  M. 

The  Ways  of  Wisdom. 

WHY  should  we  spend  our  youtliful  days 
In  folly  and  in  sin, 
When  wisdom  shows  her  pleasant  ways, 
And  bids  us  walk  therein  ? 

2  Folly  and  sin  our  peace  destroy, 
They  glitter  and  are  past ; 

They  yield  us  but  a  moment's  joy, 
Aiid  end  in  death  at  last. 

3  But,  if  true  wisdom  we  possess, 
Our  joys  shall  never  cease ; 

Her  ways  are  ways  of  pleasantness, 
And  all  her  paths  are  peace. 

4  O  may  we,  in  our  youthful  days, 
Attend  to  wisdom's  voice ; 

And  make  these  holy,  happy  ways, 
Our  own  delightful  choice ! 

Hymn  174.    L.  M. 

On  the  Omnipresence  of  God. 

THE  Lord  our  secret  sins  espies  ; 
None  can  from  him  their  actions  hide : 
His  wrath  the  guilty  shall  surprise. 
But  who  his  vengeance  can  abide  ? 

2  O  Lord,  thy  gracious  fear  impart ; 

Restrain  us  from  unrighteous  ways : 
Let  grace  and  truth  possess  our  heart, 

And  upright  joys  crown  all  our  days. 


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Hymn  175.    C.  M. 

Against  Lying. 

THE  liar  who  the  truth  denies, 
To  cover  his  offence  ; 
And  by  deceit  a  falsehood  tries 
To  gain  his  base  pretence  : 

2  Abhorr'd  of  men  the  wretch  shall  be ; 
None  can  a  liar  trust : 

His  name  is  stain'd  with  infamy, 
And  trampled  in  the  dust ! 

3  The  Lord  abhors  the  lying  tongue, 
Addicted  to  defame  ; 

He  sees  the  base  deceit  and  wrong, 
And  brings  the  wretch  to  shame. 

4  He  will  the  guilty  liar  shake 
In  his  most  dreadful  ire  ; 

And  fix  his  portion  in  the  lake 
Of  everlasting  fire  ! 

Hymn  176.   L.  M. 

Anotlier. 

HAPPY  the  well-instructed  youth. 
Who  in  his  earliest  infancy, 
Loves  from  his  heart  to  speak  the  truth, 

And,  like  his  God,  abhors  a  lie. 
2  He  that  has  practised  no  deceit 

With  false,  equivocating  tongue. 
Nor  even  durst  o'erreach  or  cheat, 

Ob:  sland'rously  his  neighbour  wrong  ; 
\  He  in  the  house  of  God  shall  dwell, 

He  on  his  holy  hill  shall  rest ; 
Fhe  comforts  of  religion  feel, 
And  then  be  number'd  with  the  blest. 


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4  But  those  who  guile  or  falsehood  use, 
Or  take  God's  name  in  vain,  or  swear, 

Or  ever  lie  themselves  t'  excuse, 

They  shall  their  dreadful  sentence  bear. 

5  The  Lord,  the  true  and  faithful  Lord, 
Himself  hath  said  that  every  liar 

Shall  surely  meet  his  just  reward 
Assign'd  him  in  eternal  fire. 

Hymn  177.    L.  M. 

Against  Swearing. 

ANGELS,  that  high  in  glory  dwell, 
Adore  thy  name  almighty  God ! 
And  devils  tremble,  down  in  hell, 
Beneath  the  terrors  of  thy  rod. 

2  And  yet  how  wicked  children  dare 
Abuse  thy  dreadful  glorious  Name ! 

And  when  they're  angry  how  they  swear. 
And  curse  their  fellows,  and  blaspheme ! 

3  How  will  they  stand  before  thy  face, 
Who  treated  thee  with  such  disdain. 

While  thou  shalt  doom  them  to  the  place 
Of  everlasting  fire  and  pain  ? 

4  Then  never  shall  one  cooling  drop 

To  quench  their  burning  tongues  be  given ; 
But  I  will  praise  thee  here  and  hope 
Thus  to  employ  my  tongue  in  heaven. 

5  My  heart  shall  be  in  pain  to  hear 
Wretches  affront  the  Lord  above : 

'Tis  that  great  God  whose  power  I  fear, 
That  heavenly  Father  whom  I  love. 


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Hymn  178.    P.  M. 

Against  Idleness  and  Mischief. 

IDLE  boys  and  men  are  found 
Standing  on  the  devil's  ground  : 
He  will  find  them  work  to  do, — 
He  will  pay  their  wages  too. 

2  Are  they  not  of  wisdom  void, 
Those  that  saunter  unemploy*d  ? 
Young  or  old  who  fondly  play 
Their  important  time  away? 

3  What  a  bold  and  foolish  lie, 
When  we  hear  a  trifler  cry, 

"  I  no  other  business  have :" 
Has  he  not  a  soul  to  save  ? 

PART  II. 

1  Let  us  now  to  Jesus  turn, 

For  our  misspent  moments  mourn , 
Let  us  in  his  Spirit's  power 
Promise  to  stand  still  no  more. 

2  Jesus,  help,  to  Thee  we  pray, 
Take  the  cursed  root  away  ; 
Idleness  far  off  remove  ; 

Let  us  Thee  and  labour  love. 

3  All  our  time  and  vigour  give, 
Serve  our  Maker  while  wo  live ; 
Use  for  God  the  talents  given, 
Work  on  earth,  and  rest  in  heaven 

Hymn  179.    L.  M. 

God  cares  for  Me. 

GOD  the  Creator  reigns  above, 
Anxl  watohes^iill  vj)axnQ.  he  has  JQade ; 
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He  rules  the  world  in  bounteous  love, 
Sees  the  distress'd,  and  sends  them  aid. 

2  Have  I  no  parent  ?  God  will  be 
Far  better  than  a  parent  could ; 

A  kind,  a  gracious  Friend  to  me, 
For  earthly  and  for  heavenly  good. 

3  The  hearts  of  all  are  in  his  power ; 
He  bids  the  rich  his  children  feed ; 

And  he  supports  me  every  hour, 
And  gives  me  all  I  truly  need. 

Hymn  180.    S.  M. 
Grace. 

GRACE  ! — 'tis  a  charming  sound ! 
Harmonious  to  the  ear  : 
Heaven  with  the  echo  shall  resound, 
And  all  the  earth  shall  hear. 

2  Grace  led  my  roving  feet 
To  tread  the  heavenly  road ; 

And  new  supplies,  each  hour,  I  meet 
Wliile  pressing  on  to  God. 

3  Grace  all  the  work  shall  crown, 
Through  everlasting  days ; 

It  lays  in  heaven  the  topmost  stone, 
And  well  deserves  the  praise. 

Hymn  181.    C.  M. 
The  Christian  Race. 

AWAKE  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerves 
And  press  with  vigour  on  : 
A  heavenly  race  demands  thy  zeal, 

And  an  immortal  crown. 

3  A  cloud  of  witnesses  around 

Hold  thee  ui  fvXi  ewsy : 


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Forget  the  steps  already  trod, 

And  onward  urge  thy  way, 
3  'Tis  God's  all-animating  voice, 

That  calls  thee  from  on  high  ; 
'Tis  his  own  hand  presents  the  prize 

To  thine  aspiring  eye. 

Hymn  182.    10' s  &  ll's. 

APPOINTED  by  Thee,  v/e  meet  in  thy 
Name, 
And  meekly  agree  to  follow  the  Lamb  ; 
To  trace  tliy  example,  the  world  to  disdain, 
And  constantly  trample  on  pleasure  and  pain. 

2  O  what  shall  wc  do  our  Saviour  to  love  ! 
To  make  us  anew,  come,  Lord,  from  above : 
The  fruit  of  thy  passion,  thy  holiness  give  I 
Give  us  the  salvation  of  all  that  believe  I 

3  O  Jesus,  appear,  no  longe-r  delay, 
To  sanctify  here,  and  bear  us  away  ; 

The  end  of  our  meeting  on  earth  let  us  see, 
Triumphantly  sitting  in  glory  with  Thee ! 

Hymn  183.    C.  M. 
Hinder  me  not. 

IN  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways, 
My  journey  Pll  pursue  ; 
Hinder  me  not,  ye  much-loved  saints, 
For  I  must  go  with  you. 

2  Through  floods  and  flames,  if  Jesus  leads, 
I'll  follow  where  he  goes  ; 

Hinder  me  not  shall  be  my  cry, 
Thougli  earth  and  hell  oppose. 

3  Through  duty  and  through  trials  too, 
I'll  go  at  his  command : 


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Hinder  me  not,  for  I  am  bound 

To  my  Immanuel's  land. 
4  And  when  my  Saviour  calls  me  home, 

Still  this  my  cry  shall  be, 
Hinder  me  not,  come,  welcome  death, 

I'll  gladly  go  with  thee. 

Hymn  184.    L.  M. 
Early  Rising. 

HOW  foolish  they  who  lengthen  night, 
i^nd  slumber  in  the  morning  light  1 
How  sweet,  at  early  morning's  rise, 
To  view  the  glories  of  the  skies, 
'  And  mark  with  curious  eye,  the  sun 
Prepare  his  radiant  course  to  run  ! 

Hymn  185.    C.  M. 
Grace. 

AMAZING  grace  !  how  sweet  the  sound ! 
That  saved  a  wretch  like  me ! 

1  once  was  lost,  but  now  am  found, 
Was  blind,  but  now  I  see. 

2  'Twas  grace  that  taught  my  heart  to  fear, 
And  grace  my  fears  relieved  ; 

How  precious  did  that  grace  appear, 
The  hour  I  first  believed. 

3  Through  many  dangers,  toils,  and  snares, 
I  have  already  come  ; 

'Tis  grace  that  brought  me  safe  thus  far, 
And  grace  shall  lead  me  home. 

4  And  when  this  flesh  and  heart  shall  fail, 
And  mortal  life  shall  cease, 

I  shall  possess,  within  the  veil, 
A  life  of  joy  and  peace. 


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Hymn  186.    C.  M. 
The  Condescens^ion  of  Christ. 
"H"   ET  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name, 
M-J  And  sing  his  wondrous  grace  ; 
Who  from  the  realms  of  glory  came, 
To  save  our  sinful  race. 

2  Though  he  was  rich,  in  heaven  above, 
From  all  eternity ; 

He  left  his  greatness  out  of  love 
For  sinners  such  as  we. 

3  The  poorest  child  is  scarce  so  poor 
As  Je"sus  Christ  became ; 

When,  our  salvation  to  procure. 
He  bore  our  sin  and  shame. 

4  A  manger  for  his  cradle  bed. 
Received  him  at  his  birth  ; 

He  had  not  where  to  lay  his  head, 
Though  Lord  of  heaven  and  earth. 

5  Lord  Jesus  !  while  we  sing  thy  grace, 
We  love  thee  and  adore  ; 

But  when  in  heaven  wc  see  thy  face, 
Our  souls  shall  love  thee  more. 

Hymn  187.    L.  M. 
The  Feathered  Tribe  our  Instructcrs, 

WHEN  morning  comes,  the  birds  arise, 
And  raise  their  voice  toward  the  skies 
With  warbling  notes,  and  hallow'd  lays. 
They  show  their  great  Creator's  praise. 
2  Shall  I,  then,  from  my  chamber  go, 
Or  any  work  presume  to  do, 
Before  I've  sought  the  God  of  heaven. 
And  my  just  morning  tribute  given  ? 


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3  Come,  then,  my  soul,  awake  and  pray, 
And  praise  thy  Maker  day  by  day; 
Bless  him  for  raiment,  health,  and  food, 
And  for  each  peaceful  night's  abode  : 

4  Lest  every  bird's  harmonious  song 
Reproach  me  as  I  walk  along, 
Thoughtless  of  Him,  whose  guardian  power 
Upholds  and  keeps  me  every  hour. 

Hymn  188.    C.  M. 
For  the  Morning. 

MY  God  who  makes  the  sun  to  know 
His  proper  hour  to  rise, 
And  to  give  light  to  all  below. 
Doth  send  him  round  the  skies ! 

2  When  from  the  chambers  of  the  east 
His  morning  race  begins. 

He  never  tires,  nor  stops  to  rest, 
But  round  the  world  he  shines  ! 

3  So  like  the  sun  would  I  fulfil 
The  business  of  tlie  day : 

Begin  my  work  betimes,  and  still 
March  on  my  heavenly  way. 

4  Give  me,  O  Lord,  thy  early  grace, 
Nor  let  my  soul  complain 

That  the  young  morning  of  my  days 
Has  all  been  spent  in  vain  ! 

Hymn  189.     L.  M. 

Another. 

AWAKE,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun, 
Thy  daily  stage  of  duty  run  ; 


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Shake  off  dull  sloth,  and  early  rise 
To  pay  the  morning  sacrifice. 

2  Redeem  thy  misspent  moments  past, 
And  live  this  day  as  if  thy  last: 

Thy  talents  to  improve  take  care, 
And  for  thy  last  account  prepare. 

3  Let  all  thy  converse  be  sincere, 
Thy  conscience  as  the  noon.day  clear ; 
For  God's  all-seeing  eye  surveys 

Thy  secret  thoughts,  thy  works  and  ways. 

4  Lord,  I  my  vows  to  thee  renew 
Scatter  my  sins  as  morning  dew  ; 

Guard  my  first  spring  of  thought  and  will, 
And  with  thyself  my  spirit  fill. 

Hymn  190.    S.  M. 
Morning  and  Evening. 

AWAKE  !  my  heart,  awake  ! 
Thy  gracious  God  to  praise. 
Who  condescends  such  care  to  take. 
And  lengthen  out  my  days. 

2  While  some  have  pass'd  the  night 
In  restlessness  and  pain, 

I  rise  in  health  t'  enjoy  the  light, 
And  seek  the  Lord  again. 

3  This  day  will  many  die  ! 
This  hour  what  nvunbers  go ! 

What  if  my  soul  be  call'd  to  fly, 
And  I  that  change  should  know  T 

4  Lord,  come  and  be  my  guide 
Through  this  uncertain  space 


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Keep  me  for  ever  near  thy  side, 
O  grant  a  child  thy  grace  I 

Hymn  191.    L.  M. 
Same  subject. 

MY  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love ! 
Thy  gifts  are  every  evening  new ; 
And  morning  mercies  from  above, 
Gently  distil  like  early  dew. 

2  Thou  spread'st  the  curtains  of  the  night, 
Great  Guardian  of  my  sleeping  hours  ; 
Thy  sovereign  word  restores  tlie  light, 
And  quickens  all  my  drowsy  powers. 

3  I  yield  my  powers  to  thy  command ; 
To  thee  I  consecrate  my  days  ; 
Perpetual  blessings  from  thy  hand. 
Demand  perpetual  songs  of  praise. 

Hymn  192.     C.  M. 
The  Ministry  of  Angels. 

GOD'S  angels  come  from  heaven  on  high, 
To  keep  me  safe  from  hann ; 
To  guard  my  head  from  danger  nigh, 
My  bosom  from  alarm. 

2  They  keep  a  careful  watch  all  night, 
Around  my  peaceful  bed ; 

They  will  not  let  an  evil  light 
Upon  my  slumbering  head. 

3  They  love  to  hear  an  infant  pray, 
And  praise  the  name  Divine  ; 

I  cannot  hear  their  songs,  but  they 
Can  hear  and  join  in  mine. 


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4  They  guard  my  path  to  heaven,  and  they 

At  last  my  soul  will  bear 
Upon  their  shining  wings  away 

Their  happiness  to  share. 

Hymn  193.    C.  M. 
Bible  Examples. 

ISAAC  was  ransom'd  while  he  lay 
Upon  the  altar  bound ; 
Moses,  an  infant  cast  away, 
Pharaoh's  own  daughter  found. 

2  Joseph,  by  his  false  brethren  sold, 
God  raised  above  them  all ; 

To  Hannah's  child  ths  Lord  foretold 
How  Eli's  house  must  fell. 

3  David  the  bear  and  lion  slew, 
And  on  Goliath  trod ; 

Josiah,  from  his  boyhood  knew 
His  Father,  David's  GoJ. 

4  Children  are  thus  Jehovah's  care, 
Thus  youth  may  seek  his  face  ; 

Since  his  own  Son  he  did  not  spare, 
With  him  he  gives  all  grace. 

Hymn  194.    C.  M. 
Self  Examination  in  the  Evening. 

AND  now,  my  soul,  the  circling  sun 
Has  all  his  beams  withdrawn, 
Once  more  his  daily  race  is  run, 
And  gloomy  night  comes  on. 

2  Thus  one  day  more  of  life  is  gone, 
A  doubtful  few  remain  ; 


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Come,  then,  review  what  thou  hast  done, 
Eternal  life  to  gain. 

3  Dost  thou  get  forward  in  thy  race, 
As  time  still  posts  away  ? 

And  die  to  sin,  and  grow  in  grace, 
With  every  passing  day  ? 

4  This  day,  what  conquest  hast  thou  gained, 
What  sin  is  overcome  ? 

What  fresh  degree  of  grace  obtain'd 
To  bring  thee  nearer  home  ? 

5  O  !  do  not  pass  this  life  in  dreams, 
To  be  surprised  by  death  ; 

And  sink  where  mercy  never  beams. 
When  I  resign  my  breath. 

6  No !  every  day  thy  course  review 
Thy  real  state  to  learn  ; 

And  with  renewed  zeal  pursue 
Thy  great  and  chief  concern. 

Hymn  195.    C.  M. 

Evening  Hymn. 

AND  now  another  day  is  gone, 
I'll  sing  my  Maker's  praise  ; 
My  comforts  every  hour  make  known 
His  providence  and  grace. 

2  But  how  my  childhood  runs  to  waste ! 
My  sins,  how  great  their  sum ! 

Lord,  give  me  pardon  for  the  past, 
And  strength  for  days  to  come. 

3  I  lay  my  body  down  to  sleep ; 
Let  angels  guard  my  head. 


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And  through  the  hour  of  darkness  keep 
Their  watch  around  my  bed. 

4  With  cheerful  heart  I  close  my  eyes, 
Since  thou  wilt  not  remove  ; 

And  in  the  morning  let  me  rise 
Rejoicing  in  thy  love. 

Hymn  196.    C.  M. 
Lord's  Day  Morning. 

THIS  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose 
So  early  from  the  dead  ; 
Why  should  I  keep  my  eyelids  closed, 
And  v/aste  my  houi's  in  bed  ? 

2  This  is  the  day  when  Jesus  broke 
The  power  of  death  and  hell ; 

And  shall  I  still  wear  Satan's  yoke, 
And  love  my  sins  so  well  ? 

3  To-day  with  pleasure  Christians  meet 
To  pray  and  hear  the  word  ; 

And  I  w^ould  go  with  cheerful  feet 
To  learn  thy  will,  O  Lord. 

4  I'll  leave  my  sport,  to  read  and  pray, 
And  so  prepare  for  heaven  : 

O  may  I  love  this  blessed  day, 
The  best  of  all  the  seven  ! 

Hymn  197.    L.  M. 

Another. 

AGAIN  my  weekly  labours  end, 
And  I  the  Sabbath's  call  attend : 
Improve,  my  soul,  the  sacred  rest, 
And  seek  to  be  for  ever  blest. 


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2  This  day  let  my  devotions  rise 
To  Heaven  a  grateful  sacrifice ; 
And  God  that  peace  Divine  bestow, 
Which  none  but  they  who  feel  it  know. 

3  This  holy  calm  within  the  breast 
Prepares  for  that  eternal  rest, 
Which  for  the  sons  of  God  remains ; 
The  end  of  cares,  the  end  of  pains. 

4  In  holy  duties  let  the  day. 
In  holy  pleasures  pass  away ; 

How  sweet  tlie  Sabbath  thus  to  spend, 
In  hope  of  that  which  ne'er  shall  end  ! 

Hymn  198.    L.  M. 
The  Eternal  Sabbath. 

THINE  earthly  Sabbath,  Lord,  we  love; 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 
Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire, 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 

2  No  more  fatigue,  no  more  distress. 
Nor  sin,  nor  death,  shall  reach  the  place  ; 
No  groans  shall  mingle  with  the  songs 
That  warble  on  immortal  tongues. 

3  No  rude  alarm  of  angry  foes  ; 
No  cares  to  break  the  long  repose  ; 
No  midnight  shade,  no  clouded  sun  ; 
But  sacred,  high,  eternal  noon. 

4  Thine  earthly  Sabbaths,  Lord,  we  love : 
But  there's  a  nobler  rest  above  ; 

Thy  servants  to  that  rest  aspire. 
With  ardent  hope  and  strong  desire. 


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Hymn  199.    L.  M. 

The  Lord's  Day  Evening. 
W  ORD,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see 
JILi  A  whole  assembly  worship  thee  ! 
At  once  they  sing,  at  once  they  pray ; 
They  hear  of  heaven,  and  learn  the  way. 

2  I  have  been  there,  and  still  would  go : 
'Tis  like  a  little  heaven  below  : 

Not  all  my  pleasure  and  my  play 
Shall  tempt  me  to  forget  this  day. 

3  O  write  upon  my  mem'ry,  Lord, 
The  text  and  doctrines  of  thy  word  ; 
That  I  may  break  thy  laws  no  more, 
But  love  thee  better  than  before. 

4  With  thoughts  of  Christ  and  things  Divine, 
Fill  up  this  foolish  heart  of  mine  ; 

That  hoping  pardon  through  his  blood, 
I  may  lie  down,  and  wake  with  God. 

Hymn  200.    S.  M. 
Life  is  a  Span. 

My  life's  a  narrow  span, 
A  short  uncertain  day ; 
And  if  I  reach  the  age  of  man, 
It  soon  will  pass  away. 

2  I  may,  for  aught  I  know, 
This  hour  the  summons  hear, 

To  call  me  where  the  wicked  go, 
Or  where  the  saints  appear. 

3  Teach  mo,  with  all  my  heart, 
Thy  mercy  to  embrace  ; 

May  I  from  every  sin  depart, 
And  seize  the  time  of  grace. 


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Hymn  201.    C.  M. 

Delay  not  Repentance. 

O'TIS  a  folly  and  a  crime 
To  put  religion  by; 
For  now  is  the  accepted  time, 
To-morrow  we  may  die. 

2  Our  hearts  grow  harder  every  day, 
And  more  depraved  the  mind ; 

The  longer  we  neglect  to  pray, 
The  less  we  feel  inclined. 

3  Yet  sinners  trifle,  young  and  old, 
Until  the  dying  day  ; 

Then  they  would  give  a  world  of  gold 
To  have  an  hour  to  pray. 

4  O  then,  lest  we  should  perish  thus, 
We  would  no  longer  wait ; 

For  time  will  soon  be  past  with  us. 
And  death  will  fix  our  state. 

Hymn  202.    C.  M. 
Secret  Devotion. 

FATHER  Divine !  thy  piercing  eye 
Looks  through  the  shades  of  night ; 
In  deep  retirement  thou  art  nigh, 
With  heart  discerning  sight. 

2  There  shall  that  piercing  eye  survey 
My  humble  worship  paid. 

With  every  morning's  dawning  ray, 
And  every  evening's  shade. 

3  I'll  leave  behind  all  earthly  care; 
To  thee  my  soul  shall  soar ; 

While  grateful  praise  and  fervent  prayer, 
Employ  the  silent  hour. 


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4  So  shall  the  sun  in  smiles  arise  ; 

The  day  shall  close  in  peace  ; 
So  wilt  thou  train  me  for  the  skies, 

Where  joys  shall  never  cease. 

Hymn  203.      S's  &  7's. 
Thoughts  of  Death. 
"B"   ET  me  think,  if  I  were  dying, 
jLJ  (And  I  very  soon  must  die,) 
On  what  hope  am  I  relying  ? 
To  what  refuge  could  I  fly  I 

2  Not  a  sister,  nor  a  brother, 
Nor  the  holiest  of  men  ; 

Nor  a  father,  nor  a  mother, 
Gould  afford  me  refuge  then  ! 

3  They  could  only  stand  beside  me, 
Smooth  my  pillow,  mourn  my  fail ,'' 

But  death's  power  would  soon  divide  mo 
From  the  dearest  of  them  all. 

Hymn  204.    C.  M. 
ini  seek  God. 
C^OON  as  I  heard  my  Father  say, 
^9  "  Ye  children,  seek  my  grace ;" 
My  heart  replied,  without  delay, 
"  I'll  seek  my  Father's  face.'"* 

2  Let  not  thy  love  be  hid  from  me, 
Nor  frown  my  soul  away  ; 

God  of  my  life,  I  fly  to  thee 
In  each  distressing  day. 

3  Should  friends  and  kindred,  near  and  dear, 
Leave  me  to  want,  or  die, 

My  God  will  make  my  life  bis  carei 
And  all  I  need  supply. 


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4  Wait  on  the  Lord,  ye  trembling  saints, 

And  keep  your  courage  up  ; 
He'll  raise  your  spirit  when  it  faints, 

And  far  exceed  your  hope. 

Hymn  205.     7'5.    * 
The  Child's  Hymn. 

POOR  and  needy  though  I  be, 
God  my  Maker  cares  for  me  ; 
Gives  me  clothing,  shelter,  food, 
Gives  me  all  I  have  of  good. 

2  He  will  listen  when  I  pray, 
He  is  with  me  night  and  day, 
When  I  sleep  and  when  I  wake^ 
Keeps*  me  safe  for  Jesus'  sake. 

3  He  who  reigns  above  the  sky; 
Once  became  as  poor  as  I ; 

He  whose  blood  for  me  was  shed; 
Had  not  where  to  lay  his  head. 

4  Though  I  labour  here  awhile, 
He  will  bless  me  with  his  smile  ; 
And  when  this  short  life  is  past, 

1  shall  rest  with  him  at  last. 

Hymn  206.     Vs. 
For  Morning  and  Evening. 

GRACIOUS  God !  to  thee  I  pray, 
Give  me  grace  to  pray  aright ; 
Guide  and  bless  me  every  day, 
And  defend  me  every  night. 

2  Let  thy  mercy,  while  I  live, 
Every  needful  want  supply ; 

And  thy  blissful  presence  give, 
To  support  me  when  I  die. 


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Hymn  207.    L.  M. 
Work  while  it  is  Day. 
f  IjlHE  short-lived  day  declines  in  hastOi 
M.    The  night  ot^  death  approaches  fast ; 
With  rapid  speed  the  moments  run, 
In  which  the  work  of  life  is  done. 

2  As  flies  ths  shuttle  o'er  the  loom, 
So  mortals  hasten  to  the  tomb  ; 
As  ships  that  skip  along  the  sea, 
Or  eagles  darting  on  their  prey ; 

3  As  vanishes  the  fleeting  shade  ; 
As  flowers  before  the  evening  fade  : 
Such  is  the  life  of  feeble  man  ; 
His  days  are  measured  by  a  span. 

4  I  would  not  wish  on  earth  to  stay 
Beyond  this  short  uncertain  day ; 
But,  Lord,  prepare  my  soul  to  do 
The  work  appointed  me  below. 

5  With  willing  heart  and  active  hands. 
Lord,  I  would  practise  thy  commands ; 
Improve  the  moments  as  they  fly, 
And  live  as  I  would  wish  to  die. 

Hymn  208.    C.  M. 
Be  wise  to-day^  Uis  madness  to  defer. 
9  f  BlIS  but  a  short  uncertain  space 

Jm.    Allow'd  us  here  to  live  ; 
Death,  unperceived,  comes  on  apace, 

And  may  no  warning  give. 
2  Nor  great,  nor  small,  nor  old  nor  youngs 

His  fatal  dart  can  fly  ; 
The  rich,  the  poor,  the  weak,  the  strong, 
Without  distinction  die. 
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3  Each  day  we  live  may  be  our  last. 
For  any  thing  we  know ; 

Ere  the  next  minute  may  be  past, 
We  our  last  breath  may  draw. 

4  And  shall  we  trifle  and  delay, 
And  still  keep  sinning  on  ? 

Neglect  our  souls  from  day  to  day. 
Till  life  and  time  are  gone  ? 

5  The  present  moment  let  us  seize. 
For  that  alone  is  ours  ; 

Now  set  ourselves  our  God  to  please, 
With  all  our  active  powers. 

Hymn  209.    CM. 

On  the  Death  of  a  Young  Person. 

WHEN  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away 
By  death's  resistless  hand. 
Our  hearts  the  mournful  tribute  pay, 
Which  pity  must  demand. 

2  While  friendship  prompts  the  rising  sigh, 

O  may  this  truth  imprest 
With  awful  power — /  too  must  die, 

^ink  deep  in  every  breast. 

fl  Let  this  vain  world  engage  no  more  : 

Behold  the  gaping  tomb  ! 
It  bids  us  seize  the  present  hour  ; 

To-morrow  death  may  come. 

4  The  voice  of  this  alarming  scene 

May  every  heart  obey : 
Nor  be  the  heavenly  warning  vain, 

Which  calls  to  watch  and  pray.. 


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Hymn  210.    C.  M. 

Character  of  Samuel. 

WHEN  Eli's  sons  by  deeds  profane, 
Their  father's  God  denied, 
Destruction  like  a  whirlwind  came, 
And  in  disgrace  they  died. 

2  But  pious  Samuel,  young  in  years. 
The  Lord  of  Hosts  adored  ; 

And  ministered  in  holy  things, 
According  to  his  word. 

3  With  humble  mien,  submissive,  meek, 
Before  the  priest  he  stands  ; 

Anxious  to  know  his  Maker's  will. 
And  practise  his  commands. 

4  The  Lord  his  fervent  offerings  bless'd, 
And  bless'rj  his  future  days  ; 

And  still  shall  youth  his  smiles  obt&in, 
Who  live  unto  his  praise. 

Hymn  211.     S.  M. 
Pray  and  not  Faint. 

JESUS,  who  knows  full  well 
The  heart  of  every  saint. 
Invites  us  all  our  griefs  to  tell. 
To  pray  and  never  faint. 

2  He  bows  his  gracious  ear, 
We  never  plead  in  vain  ; 

Then  let  us  wait  till  ho  appear. 
And  pray,  and  pray  again. 

3  Though  unbelief  suggest. 
Why  should  we  longer  wait  ? 

He  bids  us  never  give  him  rest. 
But  knock  at  merc/s  gate. 


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4  Then  let  us  earnest  cry, 

And  never  faint  in  prayer, 
He  sees,  he  hears,  and  from  on  high, 

Will  make  our  cause  his  care. 

Hymn  212.    P.  M. 

The  Dying  Saint. 

WHEN   life's    tempestuous  storms  are 
o'er. 
How  calm  he  meets  the  friendly  shore : 

Who  died  on  earth  to  sin  ! 
SucJi  peace  on  piety  attends, 
That,  where  the  sinner's  pleasure  ends. 
The  good  man's  joy  begins. 

"2  See  smiling  patience  smooth  his  brow  I 
See  the  kind  angels  waiting  now, 

To  lift  his  soul  on  high  ! 
While  eager  for  the  blest  abode, 
He  joins  with  them  to  praise  the  God 

Who  taught  him  how  to  die. 

3  The  horrors  of  the  grave  and  hell, 
Those  sorrows  which  the  wicked  feel, 

In  vain  their  gloom  display  ; 
For  he  who  bids  yon  comet  burn. 
Or  makes  the  night  descend,  can  turn 

Their  darkness  into  day. 

4  No  sorrow  drowns  his  lifted  eyes. 
No  sorrow  wrests  the  struggling  sighS, 

As  from  the  sinner's  breast : 
His  God,  the  God  of  peace  and  love, 
Pours  sweetest  comforts  from  above, 

And  soothes  his  heart  to  rest. 


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Hymn  213.    S.  M. 
Who  shall  live  in  Heaven. 

THERE  is  a  land  above, 
All  beautiful  and  bright ; 
And  those  who  love  and  seek  the  Lord, 

Rise  to  that  world  of  light. 
2  There  sin  is  known  no  more, 

Nor  tears,  nor  want,  nor  care  ; 
There  good  and  happy  beings  dwell, 
And  all  are  holy  there. 

-    Hymn  214.    CM. 

Heaven. 

THERE  is  a  glorious  world  of  light, 
Above  the  starry  sky. 
Where  saints  departed,  clothed  in  w^hite, 
Adore  the  Lord  most  high. 

2  And  hark  I  amid  the  sacred  songs 
Those  heavenly  voices  raise, 

Ten  thousand,  thousand  infant  tongues 
Unite  and  sing  his  praise. 

3  These  are  the  hymns  that  we  shall  know, 
If  Jesus  we  obey  ; 

That  is  the  place  where  we  shall  go, 
If  found  in  wisdom's  way. 

Hymn  215.    L.  M. 

Teachefs  Illness. 

OTHOU,  before  whose  gracious  throne 
We  bow  our  suppliant  spirits  down, 
Regard  our  shnple,  earnest  prayer. 
And  make  our  teacher  now  thy  care. 


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2  Preserve  thy  servant  from  the  grave  ; 
Stretch  out  thine  arm,  O  Lord,  to  save; 
Back  to  our  hopes  and  wishes  give 
Our  teacher,  Lord,  and  bid  him  live. 

3  Yet  if  our  supplications  fail. 

And  prayers  and  tears  cannot  prevail, 
Be  thou  his  strength,  be  thou  his  stay, 
Support  him  through  the  narrow  way. 

4  Around  him  may  thy  angels  stand, 
To  bear  him  to  a  better  land  ; 

To  teach  his  happy  soul  to  rise, 
And  waft  him  to  the  upper  skies. 

Hymn  216.    L.  M. 

Eternity. 

ETERNITY  is  just  at  hand ; 
And  shall  I  waste  my  ebbing  sand  ? 
And  careless  view  departing  day. 
And  throw  my  precious  time  away  ? 

2  Eternity  ! — without  a  bound  ; 
To  guilty  souls  a  dreadful  sound  I 
But  O,  if  Christ  and  heaven  be  mine, 
How  sweet  the  accents,  how  Divine  ! 

3  Be  this  my  chief,  my  only  care. 
My  high  pursuit,  my  ardent  prayer. 
An  interest  in  the  Saviour's  blood, 
My  pardon  seal'd,  and  peace  with  God. 

Hymn  217.    L.  M. 
The  Day  of  Judgment. 

THAT  solemn  day  will  soon  arrive, 
Th'  important,  the  decisive  day, 
When  from  death's  awful  slumber  roused, 
God's  dread  command  all  must  obey. 


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2  Deep  thunders  usher  in  the  morn, 
And  thro'  the  heavens  tremendous  roll ; 

The  wide  expanse  is  all  on  fire, 

While  lightnings  blaze  from  pole  to  pole. 

3  In  glory  see  I  the  Judge  descends, 
Array'd  in  majesty  and  might ; 

Attended  by  ten  thousand  saints, 
And  angels  of  celestial  light, 

4  The  trumpet's  loud  and  dreadful  blast, 
Sounds  through  the  regions  of  the  dead : 

With  terror  some,  and  some  with  joy, 
Rise  from  the  dust,  their  lowly  bed. 

5  All-righteous  and  eternal  Judge  i 
When  summon'd  at  thy  bar  to  stand, 

May  I,  acquitted  and  approved, 

Be  crown'd  with  bliss  at  thy  right  hand. 

Hymn  218.    L.  M. 

Books  opened. 

METHINKS  the  last  great  day  is  come ! 
Do  I  not  hear  the  trumpet  sound, 
That  shakes  the  earth,  rends  every  tomb, 
And  wakes  the  pris'ners  under  ground  ? 

2  The  mighty  deep  gives  up  her  trust ; 
Awed  by  the  Judge's  high  command, 

Both  small  and  great  now  quit  their  dust, 
And  round  the  dread  tribunal  stand. 

3  Behold  the  awful  book  display'd. 
Big  with  th'  important  fates  of  men ; 

Each  deed  and  word  now  public  made, 
As  wrote  by  heaven's  unerring  pen. 


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4  Lord,  when  these  awful  leaves  unfold. 
May  life's  fair  book  my  soul  approve : 

There  may  I  read  my  name  enroll'd, 
And  triumph  in  redeeming  love. 

Hymn  219.    C.  M. 
A  Child's  Prayer. 

LORD,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray, 
And  then  accept  my  prayer  ; 
For  thou  canst  hear  the  words  I  say, 
For  thou  art  everywhere. 

2  A  little  sparrow  cannot  fall 
Unnoticed,  Lord,  by  thee  ; 

And  though  I  am  so  young  and  small, 
Thou  dost  take  care  of  me. 

3  Teach  me  to  do  the  thing  that's  right. 
And  when  I  sin,  forgive ; 

And  make  it  still  my  chief  delight 
To  serve  thee  while  I  live. 

4  Whatever  trouble  I  am  in. 
To  thee  for  help  I'll  call ; 

But  keep  me,  more  than  all,  from  sm, 
For  that's  the  worst  of  all. 

Hymn  220.    C.  M. 
Christ's  Love  to  the  Young. 

WHEN  the  Redeemer  left  his  thronej 
And  dwelt  with  men  below  ; 
It  was  his  glorious  work  to  bless, 

And  happiness  bestow. 
2  The  poor  and  wretched  claim'd  his  aid, 

Nor  sought  relief  in  vain  ; 
When  parents  own'd  his  gracious  helj»- 
He  bless'd  their  infant  train. 


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3  And  now,  though  Jesus  reigns  above, 
He  makes  the  young  his  care ; 

And  helpless  children  still  he  owns, 
And  they  his  goodness  share. 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  that  word 
Which  makes  the  foolish  wise ; 

O  may  we  know  a  Saviour's  name, 
And  learn  his  worth  to  prize. 

Hymn  221.    CM. 

Heaven. 

O  WORLD  of  bliss !  could  mortal  eyes 
But  half  its  charms  explore, 
How  would  our  spirits  long  to  rise, 
And  dwell  on  earth  no  more  ! 

2  There  pain  and  sickness  never  come, 
There  grief  no  more  complains  : 

Health  triumphs  in  immortal  bloom, 
And  purest  pleasure  reigns. 

3  No  malice,  strife,  or  envy  there, 
The  sons  of  peace  molest : 

But  harmony,  and  love  sincere, 
Fill  every  happy  breast. 

4  There,  no  alternate  night  is  known, 
No  sun's  faint  sickly  ray  ; 

But  glory  from  th'  eternal  throne 
Spreads  everlasting  day. 

5  O  may  this  heavenly  prospect  fire 
My  heart  with  ardent  love  ; 

May  lively  faith  and  strong  desire, 
Bear  every  thought  above. 


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Hymn  222.    L.  M. 

Thanks  for  the  Light. 

OGOD  !  I  thank  thee  that  the  night 
In  peace  and  rest  has  pass'd  away; 
And  that  I  see  my  Father's  smile 
In  this  fair  light  that  makes  it  day. 

2  Be  tliou  my  guide,  and  let  me  live 
As  under  thy  all-seeing  eye  ; 

Supply  my  wants,  my  sins  forgive, 
And  make  me  happy  when  I  die. 

Hymn  223.    L.  M. 
Going  to  Sabbath  School. 

THE  hour  is  come,  I  will  not  stay, 
But  haste  to  School  without  delay. 
Nor  loiter  here,  for  'tis  a  crime 
To  trifle  thus  with  precious  time. 

2  Say,  shall  my  teachers  wait  in  vain, 
And  of  my  sad  neglect  complain? 
No !  rather  let  me  strive  to  be 

The  first  of  all  the  family. 

3  I  should  be  there  with  humble  mind, 
To  seek  the  instruction  I  may  find ; 
And  while  I  hear  the  sacred  page, 

O  may  its  truths  my  heart  engage. 

4  These  golden  hours  will  soon  be  o'er 
When  I  can  go  to  school  no  more ; 
How  shall  I  then  endure  the  thought 
Of  having  spent  my  time  for  naught  ? 


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Hymn  224.    S.  M. 
Reliance  on  Divine  Assistance, 

HEIRS  of  unending  life, 
While  yet  we  sojourn  here ; 
O  let  us  our  salvation  work 
With  trembling  and  with  fear. 

2  God  will  support  our  hearts 
With  might  before  unknown  ; 

The  work  to  be  perForm'd  is  ours, 
The  strength  is  all  his  own. 

3  'Tis  he  that  works  to  will, 
'Tis  he  that  works  to  do ; 

His  is  the  power  by  which  we  act, 
His  be  the  glory  too  I 

Hymn  225.    P.  M. 
Social  Worship. 

WHERE  two  or  three  together  meet, 
My  love  and  mercy  to  repeat, 
And  tell  what  I  have  done, 
There  will  I  be  (saith  God)  to  bless, 
And  every  burden'd  soul  redress, 
Who  worships  at  my  throne. 

2  Make  one  in  tiiis  assembly.  Lord, 
Speak  to  each  heart  some  cheering  vvoird, 

To  set  the  spirit  fi-eo  ; 
Impart  the  Spirit's  gracious  power. 
And  grant  that  we  may  spend  an  hour 

In  fellowship  with  thee. 


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Hymn  226.    L.  M. 
Prayer  for  Children. 

OLORD !  encouraged  by  thy  grace, 
We  bring  these  children  to  thy  throne 
Give  them  with  thee  a  heavenly  place, 
Let  them  be  thine,  and  thine  alone. 

2  Remove  from  them  each  stain  of  guilt, 
And  let  them  all  be  sanctified ; 

Lord  !  thou  canst  cleanse  them  if  thou  wilt, 
And  all  their  native  evils  hide. 

3  We  ask  not  for  them  earthly  bliss, 
Or  earthly  honours,  wealth,  or  fame ; 

The  sum  of  our  desires  is  this, 

That  they  may  love  and  fear  thy  name. 

Hymn  227.    L.  M. 
New  Yearns  Day. 

GOD  of  my  life,  thy  constant  care 
With  blessings  crowns  each  op'ning 
year; 
This  guilty  life  dost  thou  prolong. 
And  wake  anew  my  annual  song. 

2  How  many  precious  souls  are  fled 
To  the  vast  regions  of  the  dead, 
Since  from  this  day  the  changing  sun 
Through  his  last  yearly  period  run  I 

3  We  yet  survive ;  but  who  can  say 
Or  through  the  year,  or  month,  or  day, 
"  I  shall  retain  this  vital  breath, 

Thus  far,  at  least,  in  league  with  death  V* 

4  That  breath  is  thine,  eternal  God  I 
'Tis  thine  to  fix  my  soul's  abode ; 


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It  holds  its  life  from  thee  alone, 
On  earth,  or  in  the  world  unknown. 

5  To  thee  my  spirit  I  resign, 

O  I  make  and  own  it  still  as  thine  ; 

So  shall  it  smile  secure  from  fear, 

Though  death  should  blast  the  rising  year. 

Hymn  228.    P.  M. 
For  Easter. 

CHRIST  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day- 
Sons  of  men  and  angels  say  ! 
Raise  your  joys  and  triumphs  high, 
Sing,  ye  heavens,  and  earth,  reply. 

2  Love's  redeeming  work  is  done  : 
Fought  the  fight,  the  battle  won : 
Lo  !  the  sun's  eclipse  is  o'er  : 

Lo  1  he  sets  in  blood  no  more. 

3  Vain  the  stone,  the  watch,  the  seal : 
Christ  hath  burst  the  gates  of  hell : 
Death,  in  vain,  forbids  his  rise ; 
Christ  hath  open'd  paradise. 

4  Lives  again,  our  glorious  King ! 
Where,  O  death,  is  now  thy  sting? 
Once  he  died  our  souls  to  save ; 
Where's  thy  victory,  boasting  grave  ? 

Hymn  229.    CM. 
Christ  in  the  Prayer  Meeting. 

JESUS,  unite  our  hearts  to  thee, 
And  join  us  all  in  one ; 
And  in  our  meetings  every  where, 
Be  thou  Our  aim  alone. 


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2  Reign  thou  sole  monarch  of  our  hearts, 

Without  a  rival  reign  ; 
Till  we  with  angels  join  above, 

To  praise  the  Lamb  once  slain. 

Hymn  230.     S.  M, 
All  one  in  Christ. 
"W   ET  party  names  no  more 
MlA  The  Christian  world  o'crspread 
Gentile  and  Jew,  and  bond  and  free, 
Are  one  in  Christ  their  Head. 

2  Among  the  saints  on  earth 
Let  mutual  love  be  found ; 

Heirs  of  the  same  inheritance. 
With  mutual  blessings  crown'd. 

3  Thus  will  the  Church  below 
Resemble  that  above ; 

Where  streams  of  pleasure  ever  flow, 
And  every  heart  is  love. 

Hymn  231.    L.  M. 

Exhortation  to  Prayer. 

WHAT  various  hind'rances  we  meet 
In  coming  to  a  mercy  seat ! 
Yet  who,  that  knows  the  worth  of  prayer 
But  wishes  to  be  often  there  ? 

2  Prayer  makes  the  darken'd  cloud  withdraw, 
Prayer  climbs  the  ladder  Jacob  saw, 

Gives  exercise  to  faith  and  love, 
Brings  every  blessing  from  above. 

3  Restraining  prayer,  we  cease  to  fight : 
Prayer  makes  the  Christian's  armour  bright ; 


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And  Satan  trembles  when  he  sees 
The  weakest  saint  upon  his  knees. 

4  Have  you  no  words  ?  ah,  think  again  j- 
Words  flow  apace  when  you  complain, 
And  fill  your  fellow  creature's  ear 
With  the  sad  tale  of  all  your  care. 

5  Were  half  the  breath  thus  vainly  spent, 
To  Heaven  in  supplication  sent ; 

Your  cheerful  songs  would  oftener  be, 
''  Hear  what  the  Lord  has  done  for  mo  !** 

Hymn  232.    CM. 

The  Christian  Soldier. 

AM  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross, 
A  follower  of  the  Lamb  ? 
And  shall  I  fear  to  own  his  cause, 
Or  blush  to  speak  his  name  ? 

2  Must  I  be  carried  to  the  skies, 
On  flowery  beds  of  ease  ; 

While  others  fought  to  win  the  prize. 
And  sail'd  through  bloody  seas  ? 

3  Are  there  no  foes  for  me  to  face  ? 
Must  I  not  stem  the  flood  ? 

Is  this  vile  world  a  friend  to  grace. 
To  help  me  on  to  God  ? 

4  Sure,  I  must  fight,  if  I  would  reign ; 
Increase  my  courage,  Lord ; 

I'll  bear  the  toil,  endure  the  pain, 
Supported  by  thy  word. 

5  Thy  saints  in  all  this  glorious  war, 
Shall  conquer,  though  they  die ; 

They  see  the  triumph  from  afar, 
Ry  faith  they  bring  it  nigh. 


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6  When  that  illustrious  day  shall  rise. 

And  all  thy  armies  shine 
In  robes  of  victory  througli  the  skies, 

The  glory  shall  be  thine. 

Hymn  233.    L.  M. 

God  every  where. 

AMONG  the  deepest  shades  of  night, 
Can  there  be  one  who  sees  my  way  ? 
Yes,  God  is  as  a  shining  light, 
That  turns  the  darkness  into  day. 

2  When  every  eye  around  me  sleeps, 
May  I  not  sin  without  control  ? 

No  ;  for  a  constant  watch  he  keeps, 
On  every  thouglit  of  every  soul. 

3  If  I  could  find  some  cave  unknown, 
Where  human  feet  had  never  trod, 

Yet  there  I  could  not  be  alone, 
On  every  side  there  would  be  God. 

4  He  smiles  in  heaven,  he  frowns  in  hell. 
He  fills  the  earth,  the  air,  the  sea ; 

I  must  within  his  presence  dwell, 
I  cannot  from  his  anger  flee. 

5  Yet  I  may  flee  ;  he  shows  me  where  s 
To  Jesus  Christ  he  bids  me  fly; 

And  while  I  seek  for  pardon  there. 
There's  only  mercy  in  his  eye. 

Hymn  234.    S.  M. 
Christian  Fellowship. 

BLEST  be  the  tie  that  binds 
Our  hearts  in  Christian  love , 
The  fellowship  of  kindred  minds 
Is  like  to  that  above. 


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2  Before  oiir  Father's  throne, 
We  pour  our  ardent  prayers ; 

Our  fears,  our  hopes,  our  aims  are  one, 
Our  comforts  and  our  cares. 

3  We  share  our  mutual  woes ; 
Our  mutual  burdens  bear ; 

And  often  for  each  other  flows 
The  sympathizing  tear. 

4  When  we  asunder  part, 
It  gives  us  inward  pain, 

But  we  shall  still  be  join'd  in  heart, 
And  hope  to  meet  again. 

5  This. glorious  hope  revives 
Our  courage  by  the  way  ; 

While  each  in  expectation  lives, 
And  longs  to  see  the  day. 

6  From  sorrow,  toil,  and  pain, 
And  sin  we  shall  be  free ; 

And  perfect  love  and  friendship  reigu 
Through  all  eternity. 

Hymn  235.    CM. 
Invitation  to  Praise. 

COME,  let  us  join  with  one  accord 
In  hymns  around  the  throne ; 
This  is  the  day  our  risen  Lord 
Hath  made  and  called  his  own. . 

2  This  is  the  day  which  God  hath  bless'd, 
The  brightest  of  the  seven  ; 

Type  of  that  everlasting  rest, 
The  saints  enjoy  in  heaven. 

3  Then  let  us  in  his  name  sing  on, 
4nd  hasten  to  that  day^ 

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When  our  Redeemer  shall  come  down. 

And  shadows  pass  away. 
4  Not  one,  but  all  our  days  below, 

Let  us  in  hymns  employ ; 
And  in  our  Lord  rejoicing  go 

To  his  eternal  joy. 

Hymn  236.    L.  M. 

FOR  CHILDREN  IN  CHARITY  SCHOOLS. 

Gratitude  for  the  Advantages  of  a  School. 

GREAT  source  of  good  1  our  youthful  laysj 
Inspired  by  thine  all-bounteous  hand, 
Unite  to  celebrate  thy  praise. 

Whose  praise  is  due  from  every  land. 
S  Though  humbly  born,  yet  through  thy  caro 

Extended  wide  as  boundless  space ; 
The  poorest  of  us  now  may  share 
The  richest  treasures  of  thy  grace. 

3  Whate'er  we  have,  whate'er  we  are, 
We  owe  to  thy  paternal  love  : 

Assist  us,  Lord,  while  we  prepare 
For  nobler  joys  in  heaven  above ! 

4  Thee  may  our  lips  and  lives  express 
The  sense  we  have  of  love  Divine ! 

Aad  with  our  latest  breath  we'll  bless 

Those  generous  friends  who  make  us  thine ( 

Hymn  237.    S.  M. 
Dismission. 

WE  now  from  school  depart, 
Grace  in  God's  house  to  seek : 
JBs  present.  Lord,  with  every  heart, 
Tb^^Q^  s&d  throughout  the  w«6k. 


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S  May  Father,  Spirit,  Son, 

Rule  us  in  peace  and  love  ; 
And  when  on  earth  thy  will  is  done, 

Receive  our  souls  above. 

Hymn  238.    S's. 
The  Teacher  in  view  of  Death. 

TO  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope, 
My  soul  is  in  haste  to  be  gone  ; 
O  bear  me,  ye  cherubim,  up. 

And  waft  me  away  to  his  throne. 

2  My  Saviour,  whom  absent,  I  love, 
Whom,  not  having  seen,  I  adore, 

"Whose  name  is  exalted  above 

All  glory,  dominion,  and  power : 

3  Dissolve  thou  the  bands  that  detain 
My  soul  from  her  portion  in  thee  ; 

O  strike  off  the  adamant  chain, 
And  mak^  me  eternally  free. 

4  Then  that  happy  era  begins, 
W'hen  array'd  in  thy  glory  I  shine, 

And  no  longer  pierce  with  my  sins 
The  bosom  on  which  I  recline. 

Hymn  239.    C.  M. 
On  the  Opening  of  a  School. 

ON  this  auspicious  happy  day, 
What  incense  shall  we  bring  ? 
What  grateful,  humble  homage  pay 

To  our  almighty  King  ? 
2  Be  his  dread  name  on  earth  confess'd, 

As  'tis  by  those  above  ; 
WTiat  is  th'  employment  of  the  bless'd, 
But  songs  of  praise  a^d  love  I 


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3  That  breath  which  we  from  heaven  receite, 
We  thus  in  hymns  restore ; 

And  while  we  on  his  bounty  live, 
We'll  wonder  and  adore. 

4  Rescued  from  want,  and  vice,  and  shame, 
We'll  all  our  future  days 

Our  great  Creator's  love  proclaim, 
And  live  but  to  thy  praise. 

Hymn  240.    C.  M. 
For  an  Annual  Meeting  of  Charity  Children. 

AGAIN  the  kind  revolving  year 
Has  brought  this  happy  day ! 
And  we  in  God's  blest  house  appear, 
Again  our  vows  to  pay. 

2  Our  watchful  guardians  robed  in  light, 
Adore  the  heavenly  King  :. 

Ten  thousand  thousand  seraphs  bright, 
Incessant  praises  sing." 

3  They  know  no  want,  they  feel  no  care. 
Nor  ever  sigh  as  we  ; 

Sorrow  and  sin  are  strangers  there, 
And  all  is  harmony. 

4  If  aught  can  there  enhance  then*  bliss, 
Or  raise  their  raptures  higher. 

New  joys  in  heaven  at  sights  like  this. 
New  anthems  fill  the  choir. 

5  With  what  resembling  care  and  love 
Both  worlds  for  us  appetr  ! 

Our  friendly  guardians,  those  above, 
Our  benefactors  here. 


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Hymn  241.    L.  M. 
Universal  Praise. 

FROM  all  that  dv/ell  below  the  skies, 
Lst  the  Creator's  praise  arise  ; 
Lst  the  Redeemer's  name  be  sung, 
Through  every  land  by  every  tongue. 
2  Eternal  are  thy  mercies,  Lord  I 
Eternal  truth  attends  thy  word  ; 
Thy  praise  shall  sound  from  shore  to  shore. 
Till  sun  shall  rise  and  set  no  more. 

Hymn  242.    S.  M. 
At  Parting. 

ONCE  more  before  we  part, 
We'll  bless  the  Saviour's  name, 
Record  his  mercies,  every  heart, 
Sing  every  tongue  the  same. 

Hymn  243.    L.  M. 
Praise. 

PRAISE  God  from  whom  all   blessings 
flow,  ^ 

Praise  him  all  creatures  here  below  ; 
Praise  him  above,  ye  heavenly  host, 
Praise  Father,  Son,  and  Holy  Ghost. 

Hymn  244.    C.  M. 

NOW  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain, 
Be  endless  blessings  paid  ; 
Salvation,  glory,  joy,  remain 

For  ever  on  thy  head. 
2  Thou  hast  redeem'd  us  by  thy  blood, 

And  set  the  prisoners  free  ; 
Hast  made  us  kings  and  priests  to  God, 
And  we  shall  reign  with  thee. 


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Hymn  245.    P.  M. 

CHILDREN. 

COME,  let  our  voices  join 
To  sing  a  song  of  praise  : 
For  favours  so  Divine, 

Our  grateful  notes  we'll  raise. 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  belongjs, 
His  love  demands  your  noblest  songs. 

CHILDREN. 

2  When  wand'ring  far  astray, 
In  paths  of  vice  and  sin, 

You  kindly  pointed  out 
The  danger  we  were  in. 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  be  all  the  praise. 
Who  turns  your  feet  from  sinful  ways 

CHILDREN. 

3  Now  we  are  taught  to  read 
The  book  of  Life  Divine  ; 

Where  our  Redeemer's  love 
Through  all  the  pages  shine. 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  the  praise  is  due, 
Whose  sacred  book  is  sent  to  you. 


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CHILDREN. 


4  Within  this  sacred  house 
Our  youthful  feet  are  brought, 

Where  prayer  and  praise  abound, 
And  heavenly  truths  are  taught. 

CONGREGATION. 

To  God  alone  your  praises  bring, 
And  with  his  saints  his  glories  sing. 

CHILDREN.  * 

5  For  favours  such  as  these, 
Our  grateful  thanks  receive, 

Lord,  here  accept  onjj  hearts, 
'Tis  all  that  we  can  give. 

CONGREGATION. 

Great  God  I  accept  their  infant  songs, 
To  thee  alone  the  praise  belongs. 


6  Lord,  let  this  glorious  work 
Be  crown'd  with  large  success ! 

May  thousands  yet  unborn 
This  institution  bless ! 

Then  shall  thy  praise  be  sounded  highi 

Throughout  a  vast  eternity. 


Hymn  246.    L.  M. 


CONGREGATION. 


C~"1  RE  AT  God !  accept  our  songs  of  pr^ae» 
W  Which  we  would  to  thy  honour  raise ; 
Bless  our  attempts  to  spread  abroad 
The  knowledge  of  our  Saviour,  God, 


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S  Next  to  our  God,  our  thanks  are  due 
To  those  who  did  compassion  show, 
In  kindly  pointing  out  the  road 
That  leads  to  Christ,  the  way  to  God. 

CONGREGATION. 

3  We  claim  no  merit  of  our  own  ; 
Grea;t  God !  the  work  is  thine  alone  ! 
Thou  didst  aj  first  our  hearts  incline 
To  carry  on  this  great  design. 

children; 

4  Now  we  are  taught  to  read  and  pray, 
To  hear  God's  word,  to  keep  his  day  : 

Lord,  here  accept  the  thanks  we  bring 

Our  infant  tongues  thy  praise  would  sing. 

CONGREGATION. 

5  With  those  dear  children  we'll  unite 
Their  songs  inspire  us  with  delight : 
Lord,  while  on  earth  we  sing  thy  love, 
May  angels  join  the  notes  above. 

CHILDREN. 

6  Great  Grod !  our  benefactors  bless, 

CONGREGATION. 

And  crown  thy  work  with  great  success : 

BOTH. 

O  may  we  meet  around  thy  throne, 
To  sing  thy  praise  in  strains  unknown. 
Glory,  honour,  praise,  and  power,  &c. 
Hallelujah. 


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Hymn  247.    L.  M. 
By  the  Children  and  Choir. 


RICH  is  the  sacred  song  that  swells 
Where  God  in  light  and  glory  dwells ; 
What  joyful  choir  their  notes  combine  ? 
Who  utter  music  so  divine  ? 


2  'Tisthe  sweet  song  of  spotless  love, 
Which  ransom'd  children  sing  above  ; 
Early  to-God  their  hearts  were  given, 
And  now  they  dwell  with  him  in  heaven. 

CHILDREN. 

3  O,  v/ho  may  hope  with  them  to  be, 
And  join  their  tones  of  harmony  ? 
Who  can  escape  from  earth  and  sin, 
And  pure  and  holy  be  within  ? 


4  In  strength  Divine,  the  youngest  may 
Begin  a  holy  life  to-day  ; 
Through  Him  that  loved  us,  hopes  remain 
That  none  shall  seek  the  Lord  in  vain. 


5  Dear  Saviour,  may  thy  Spirit's  call^ 
Produce  its  blest  effect  on  all ; 
Thine  be  the  remnant  of  our  days. 
And  every  breath  be  love  and  praise. 


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Hymn  248.    CM. 


COME,  ye  children,  and  adore  him, 
Lord  of  all,  he  reigns  above ; 
Come  and  worship  now  before  him, 

He  hath  call'd  you  by  his  love ; 
He  will  grant  you  every  blessing 

Of  his  all-abounding  grace  ; 
Come,  with  humble  hearts  expressing 
All  your  gratitude  and  praise. 

CHILDREN. 

2  On  this  holy  day  of  gladness, 
We  will  join  in  praises  meet ; 

Every  bosom  free  from  sadness, 
All  with  happiness  replete. 

O  to  feel  the  love  of  Jesus  I 
O  to  know  that,  from  above, 

Still  our  heavenly  Father  sees  us 
With  an  eye  of  tender  love ! 

TEACHERS. 

3  Dearest  children,  now  adore  him  ; 
Swell  aloud  the  joyful  strain  : 

Let  the  nations  bow  before  him. 
Echo  back  the  notes  again. 

While  he  will  accept  the  praises, 
E'en  from  every  heart  and  tongue, 

Those  to  hun  an  infant  raises. 
Still  are  sweetest  of  the  song. 

CHILDREN, 

4  Lord  of  all,  our  hearts'  oblation 
Now  ascends  to  thee  alone ; 


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We  would  come,  with  all  the  nation, 
Now  to  worship  at  thy  throne. 

Teachers  !  will  you  join  the  chorus  ? 
Join  in  hymning  forth  his  praise, 

Who,  for  our  redemption,  shows  us 
All  the  riches  of  his  grace  ? 

TEACHERS  AND  CHILDREN. 

5  Praise  to  thee,  O  Lord,  for  ever  I 

Gladly  now  we  all  unite  ; 
Praise  to  thee,  O  God  I  the  Giver, 

Blessed  Lord  of  life  and  light ! 
Ransora'd  nation,  spread  the  story! 

Rescued  people,  ne'er  give  o'er  I 
All  his  grace,  and  all  his  glory, 

O  proclaim  for  evermore  ! 

Hymn  249.    L.  M. 

AGAIN  we  hail  the  joyful  day, 
That  welcomes  in  another  year  ; 
Again  with  our  thanksgiving  lay, 
We  in  thy  courts,  O  God !  appear. 

2  And  will  the  King  of  glory  deign 
To  take  the  offering  children  bring  ? 

Will  he  whom  heaven  cannot  contain, 
Stoop  to  the  earth,  to  hear  us  sing  ? 

3  Thou  wilt,  O  Lord  !  thou  great  and  high  ! 
Thyself  hast  taught  us  by  thy  word, 

That  to  thine  ear  the  softest  sigh 
Of  youthful  penitence  is  heard  I 

4  The  voice  of  praise  to  thee  is  known, 
Though  but  the  lisp  of  infancy  ; 

Its  triumphs  reach  thy  lofty  throne, 
And  is  well  pleasing  unto  thee. 


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5  Though  nobler  strains  than  mortals  know, 
Higher  than  e'er  reach'd  mortal  thought, 

Would  from  our  lips  in  rapture  flow, 
If  we  should  praise  thee  as  we  ought. 

6  We  are  the  children  of  thy  care ; 
Distinguish'd  light  on  us  has  shone  J 

And  often  on  the  wings  of  prayer 
Are  we  presented  to  thy  throne. 

7  "Wlien  fierce  disease,  in  league  with  death, 
Spread  desolation  o'er  our  land, 

We,  saved  from  its  ail-blighting  breath, 
Adore  thy  all.preserving  hand. 

8  Then  we,  O  God  !  our  incense  bring 
On  this  our  youthful  festal  day, 

And  joyfully  hosannas  sing, 

'Tis  our  thanksgiving  New- Year's  lay. 

Hymn  250.     (Marseilles.) 

OTHOU  !  whom  angel  choirs  adoring, 
With  holy  awe  their  triumphs  raise ; 
And  seraphim  with  rapture  soaring. 
Cry,  "Great  and  marv'lous  are  thy  ways  :'* 
Deign  to  regard  our  youthful  voices, 
That  join  to  swell  the  choral  strain, 
To  sing  the  wonders  of  thy  reign, 
The  theme  that  heaven  and  earth  rejoices. 
Loud  hallelujahs  ring, 
To  God  whom  toe  adore, 
T'he  wonders  of  his  name  we'll  sing, 
Hosannas  evermore. 

2  So  great  and  high,  so  condescending. 
The  mighty  God,  the  children's  Friend, 
Who  made  the  sky ; — those  skies  are  bending. 
Listening  to  hear  our  song  ascend. . 


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Seraphs  approach  with  veiled  faces,— 
Yet  he  once  said  of  such  as  wc, 
Suffer  them  to  come  unto  me, 
And  folded  them  in  his  embraces. 
Loud  hallelujahs,  &c. 

3  Graciously  pointed  to  this  Saviour, 
By  those  who  teach  us  in  his  fear ; 
We  will  prize  the  precious  favour. 
And  to  him  v/ill  venture  near : 

He  will  crown  us  with  his  blessing. 
He  will  number  us  with  those 
Who  his  kingdom  on  earth  compose, 
Peace,  righteousness,  and  joy  possessing. 
'Loud  hallelujahs,  &c. 

4  Years  pass  away  like  waves  of  ocean ; 
Manhood  comes  on  with  rapid  pace ; 
On  the  strong  tide  of  life's  commotion. 
Swiftly  launch  the  rising  race. 

By  the  sure  word  of  thy  direction, 
O  may  our  pathway  be  to  thee  I 
Where  with  angelic  ecstacy 
We'll  glory  in  thy  safe  protection. 
Loud  hallelujahs,  &.c. 

Hymn  251.    S.  M. 
New  Year. 

ON  this  our  festal  day. 
We  in  thy  courts  appear, — 
To  thee  our  grateful  vows  to  pay, 
O  Thou  !  whom  angels  fear. 

2  And  wilt  thou  condescend 
To  own  our  sacrifice, 


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And  let  the  waiting  heavens  band 
To  bear  it  to  the  skies. 

3  Taught  by  thy  word  of  truth, 
That  children  came  to  thee, — 

We  come,  a  company  of  youth, 
Before  thy  majesty. 

4  Lord,  we  have  ever  been 
The  children  of  thy  care  ; 

And  as  a  father  we  have  seen 
That  thou  dost  witli  us  bear. 

5  Though  we  have  often  err'd. 
And  fear  we  grieve  thee  much. 

We  learn  from  thy  most  holy  word, 
That  thou  dost  pity  such. 

6  O  J  through  the  present  year. 
While  we  instruction  gain. 

May  it  by  all  we  do,  appear 
That  it  is  not  in  vain. 

Hymn  252.    L.  M. 
Same  subject. 

ALMIGHTY  God !  by  whose  command, 
The  seasons  change  and  pass  away, 
'Tis  by  thy  all-preserving  hand. 

We're  spared  to  see  this  New- Year's  day. 

2  Age,  youth,  and  infancy  are  here, 
Their  one  united  song  to  raise  ; 

O  !  may  it  reach  thine  holy  ear, 
Ancient  of  everlasting  days  I 

3  To  thee,  and  unto  thee  alone. 
The  passing  years  no  changes  tell : 


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Thou  sittest  ever  on  thy  throne, 
Eternally,  unchangeable. 

4  We  pass  away,  and  every  year 
Some  enter  in  eternity  : 

Not  twice  the  same  assembly  here, 
Have  join'd  in  our  festivity. 

5  Yet  we  rejoice,  that  we  may  learn, 
From  those  who  teach  us  in  thy  fear, 

To  hail  our  festival's  return, 

By  due  improvement  every  year. 

6  O  !  that  beyond  time's  rapid  flight. 
When  earthly  changes  are  all  done. 

Teachers  and  children  may  unite 
In  praise  to  thee.  Eternal  One. 

Hymn  253.    CM. 

HOSANNA  be  the  children's  song 
To  Christ  the  children's  King  ; 
His  praise  to  whom  our  souls  belong. 
Let  all  the  children  sing. 

2  From  little  ones  to  Jesus  brought, 
Hosanna  now  be  heard  ; 

Let  infants  at  the  breast  be  taught 
To  lisp  that  lovely  word. 

3  Hosanna  sound  from  hill  to  hill, 
And  spread  from  plain  to  plain. 

While  louder,  sweeter,  clearer  still, 
Woods  echo  to  the  strain. 

4  Hosanna,  on  the  wings  of  light. 
O'er  earth  and  ocean  fly, 

Till  morn  to  eve,  and  noon  to  night. 
And  heaven  to  earth  reply. 


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5  Hosanna  then  our  song  shall  be, 

Hosanna  to  our  King  ; 
This  is  the  children's  jubilee, 

Let  all  the  children  sing. 

Hymn  254.    C.  M. 
For  Chrisfs  Nativity. 

WHAT  tho'  no  harp  with  golden  string, 
Our  grateful  hymn  shall  swell, 
Yet  here  our  hearts  we  humbly  bring, 
On  Jesus'  love  to  dwell. 

2  O  could  we  with  seraphic  songs. 
This  holy  temple  fill, 

Then  would  we  use  our  flaming  tongues, 
And  sing  a  Saviour  still. 

3  High  would  we  praise  "the  Morning  Star,** 
Which  beam'd  on  error's  night, 

That  chased  the  gloom  of  sin  afar. 
And  brought  immortal  light. 

4  O  may  we,  when  his  flocks  shall  rest, 
Upon  the  heavenly  plain, 

Be  with  our  Shepherd's  smile  caress'd, 
And  sing  his  love  again. 

5  Yes,  holy  Saviour,  thee  wo'll  own, 
Creation's  powerful  God, 

And  sing  before  thy  lofty  throne. 
Redemption  in  thy  blood. 

Hymn  255. 
Same  subject, 

COME,  children,  tune  yoiir  voices, 
Unto  a  joyful  lay  ; 
Lo  I  heaven  and  earth  rejoices 
On  this  most  bappy  day ; 


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All  glory  now  is  sounding, 
From  seraph  bands  on  high, 

And  saints  the  strain  resounding, 
All  glory,  glory  cry. 

2  O  !  why  this  exultation  ? 
This  bursting  ecstacy  ? 

This  joyous  adoration  ? 

Angels  and  men  agree, 
To  raise  the  swell  of  glory. 

And  join  in  holy  mirth  : 
It  is  the  wondrous  story, 

Of  the  Redeemer's  birth  I 

3  Then,  children,  join  in  praising : 
Ye  too  your  tribute  bring ; 

In  highest  chorus  raising 

Hosannas  to  your  King  ; 
Once  youthful  voices  blended 

In  this  sweet  strain  of  praise ; 
And  Jesus  condescended 

To  listen  to  their  lays. 

4  Sing  of  tlie  condescension 
Of  Him  who  came  to  save  ; 

Who,  for  the  world's  redemption, 
Himself  a  victim  gave  :  }i 

He  dwelt  in  heaven's  high  splendour. 
For  us  He  left  the  skies ; 

O  Lord  !  our  praise  we  render, 
For  such  a  sacriiice. 

Hymn  256.    C.  M. 

^HALL  Bethlehem  forget  her  night, 
^5  Nor  wait  the  ling'ring  dawn, 
Shall  shepherds  led  by  angel  light 
Go  seek  the  Holy  One  ? 
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And  we,  for  whom  the  Just  One  came, 
For  whom  he  left  yon  throne, 

Shall  we  not  dwell  upon  his  name, 
Nor  sing  his  love  our  own  ? 

2  Shalt  thou,  beloved  Jerusalem, 
Where  stood  His  house  of  prayer, 

Be  fill'd  as  with  seraphic  flame. 
When  children  choirs  are  there  ? 

And  shall  not  we,  His  courts  who  tread, 
The  child's  hosanna  yield. 

Though  on  his  path  no  mantle's  spread, 
Nor  gold  our  offerings  gild? 

3  No,  Jesus,  no  !  we'll  not  withold 
The  praise  that  wakes  the  earth ; 

Had  we  ten  thousand  harps  of  gold, 
We'd  chant  the  Saviour's  birth  ; 

Thou  art  our  Shepherd — we  thy  lambs, 
Thy  fold,  the  plains  of  heaven. 

And  here  and  there,  to  Jesus'  name, 
Our  endless  praise  be  given. 

Hymn  257.    C.  M. 

ENCOMPASS'D  in  an  infant's  form. 
The  holy  Jesus  came  ; 
Though  heaven  was  his  lofty  throne, 
And  over  all  his  name. 

2  When  night  o'er  Bethlehem  had  spread 
Her  wide  and  starry  veil. 

When  not  a  shepherd's  lute  was  heard, 
And  all  their  flocks  were  still : 

3  The  sapphire  portals  of  the  sky 
Were  op'd  by  angel  hands. 

And  Jesus'  advent  from  on  high, 
Was  sung  by  angel  bands. 


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4  Like  heaven's  lamp,  the  eastern  star, 

Hung  o'er  his  natal  place, 
To  guide  the  Gentiles  from  afar. 

To  hail  the  Prince  of  Grace. 
'5  We,  too,  would  own  the  high-born  Grace, 

Would  e'er  obey  his  truth, 
And  yield  to  him  our  humble  praise, 

The  faithful  Friend  of  youth. 
6  He  own'd  us  once,  his  tender  Iambs, 

He  bade  his  shepherds  feed  ; 
And  He  to  endless  years  the  same, 

Will  guard  the  paths  we  tread. 

Hymn  258.    (For  Christmas.^ 
"  Watchnan  !  tell  us  of  the  night.''* 

JESUS  Christ,  the  Holy  One, 
God  the  Father's  only  Son  ; 
He,  whom  angel  hosts  revere, 
Came  from  heaven  to  sojourn  here  : 
Such  a  form  as  mortals  bear. 
Thou,  O  Christ,  didst  deign  to  wear ! 
Manhood,  youth,  and  infancy, 
Jesus,  all  were  known  to  thee. 

2  O,  what  condescending  grace, 
Shown  toward  a  sinful  race  ; 
Man  was  lost,  but  Jesus  came, 
Hallelujah  to  his  name  ! 
Hearts  attuned  to  melody, 
Jesus,  we  will  raise  to  thee  ; 
And  with  angel  songsters  cry, 
Glory  be  to  God  on  high. 

3  Jesus,  while  thou  wast  below. 
Thou  to  all  thy  love  didst  show, 


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And  didst  say  to  such  as  we, 
Suffer  them  to  come  to  me  : 
Wilt  thou  not  pronounce  us  blest  ? 
Let  on  us  thy  blessing  rest, 
Grant  that  we  may  be  of  those 
Who  thy  kingdom  shall  compose. 

Hymn  259.     (Christmas  Ode.) 

"  Fro77i  Greenland's  icy  Mountains." 

MAIL  to  the  joyful  morning, 
That  saw  a  Saviour's  birth, 
When  angels  brought  the  warning, 

That  God  was  come  to  earth  I 
Prepare  the  way  before  him, 

And  make  rough  places  plain  ; 
Let  all  the  w^orld  adore  him, 
For  Jesus  comes  to  reign  ! 

2  He  comes  to  bring  salvation, 
To  every  soul  of  man  ; 

For  all  of  every  nation 

Are  compassed  in  his  plan  : 

He  comes  !  the  Prince  of  Glory, 
(Earth  !  let  thine  honours  fade,) 

For  hark  1  how  strange  the  story, 
He's  in  a  manger  laid. 

3  Then  bring  forth  your  oblations, 
And  lay  them  at  his  feet ; 

Make  known  your  obligations, 
By  paying  homage  meet : 

Forget  your  notes  of  sadness. 
Sing  your  Redeemer's  birth, 

And  let  the  shout  of  gladness 
Re-echo  through  the  earth. 


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Hymn  260.    L.  M. 

IHERE'S  triuinph  in  the  worlds  above, 
And  pleaisure  marks  each  seraph  glance, 
When  youth  unite  in  works  of  love, 
Christ's  glorious  kingdom  to  advance. 

2  And  He  who  saw  the  widow's  mite, 
When  cast  into  the  treasury, 

Views  every  pittance  with  delight, 
And  loves  the  early  charity. 

3  The  offerings  are  as  heralds  sent, 
''  To  bear  the  everlasting  news," 

And  every  farthing  here  that's  lent, 
Shall  help  its  triumphs  to  diffuse. 

4  For  'tis  but  lent,  so  saith  the  Lord, 
And  he  that  gives  receives  still  more  ; 

Ten-fold  on  earth  is  the  reward 

Of  him  who  lends  the  Lord  his  store. 

5  And  then  when  youth  and  time  are  past, 
So  nobly  spent  in  acts  of  love, 

flow  sweet  the  recompense  at  last, 
To  join  the  cherub  band  above. 

Hymn  261. 

Missionary. 

(HE  heralds  now  are  flying, 
To  bear  the  news  of  grace, 
To  those  in  anguish  sighing. 

Its  offers  to  embrace  ; 
The  trump  of  God  they're  sounding, 
O'er  east,  west,  south,  and  north, 
Where  error  was  abounding, 
The  Gospel  has  gone  forth. 


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2  Behold  tlie  light  is  gleaming, 
From  distant  lands  afar, 

Ye  see  by  its  bright  beaming, 
The  risen  Morning  Star  ; 

Where  once  tiie  lands  were  shrouded, 
Enwrap'd  in  shades  of  night, 

Their  skies  are  now  unclouded. 
Illumed  with  heavenly  light. 

3  Yet  some  are  still  benighted, 
Nor  see  the  truth's  bright  ray, 

One  gleam,  and  they  are  lighted. 
And  night  is  turn'd  to  day  ; 

Then  haste  with  your  commission, 
Ye  messengers  of  flame, 

Fly,  fiy  to  every  region, 
To  tell  Messiah's  name. 

4  He  who  in  former  ages. 
Most  mighty  deeds  hath  done, 

Shall,  as  his  word  engages, 
Speak  through  you  by  his  Soa 

And  many  a  sign  and  wonder, 
His  kingdom  shall  proclaim, 

'Till  every  cloud  shall  sunder, 
And  Christ  return  to  reign. 

Hymn  262.      7's  &  6's. 
Salvation  for  the  Heathen. 

FROM  Greenland's  icy  mountains, 
From  India's  coral  strand, 
Where  Afric's  sunny  fountains 
Roll  down  their  golden  sand  ; 
From  many  an  ancient  river, 
From  many  a  palmy  plain, 


167 

They  call  us  to  deliver 

Their  land  from  error's  chain. 

2  What  though  the  spicy  breezes 
Blow  soft  o'er  Ceylon's  isle  ; 

Though  every  prospect  pleases, 

And  only  man  is  vile  : 
In  rain  with  lavish  kindness 

The  gifts  of  God  are  strown  ; 
The  heathen  in  his  blindness 

Bows  down  to  wood  and  stone. 

3  Shall  we,  whose  souls  are  lighted 
With  wisdom  from  on  high, 

Shall  we,  to  men  benighted 

The  lamp  of  life  deny. 
Salvation  !  O,  salvation  ! 

The  joyful  sound  proclaim  ; 
Till  earth's  remotest  nation 

Has  learnt  Messiah's  name  I 

4  Waft,  waft,  ye  winds,  his  story, — 
And  you,  ye  waters,  roll, — 

Till,  like  a  sea  of  glory. 

It  spreads  from  pole  to  pole  ; 
Till  o'er  our  ransom'd  nature, 

The  Lamb  for  sinners  slain, 
Redeemer,  King,  Creator, 

In  bliss  returns  to  reign. 

Hymn  263. 
Palestine. 

THEY  have  gone  to  the  land  where  the 
patriarchs  rest. 
Where  the  bones  of  the  prophets  are  laid, 


16S 

Where  the  chosen  of  Israel  the  promise  pos- 
se ss'd, 
And  Jehovah  his  wonders  display 'd. 
To  the  land  where  the  Saviour  of  sinners  once 
trod; 
Where  he  labour'd,  and  languish'd,  and  bled ; 
Where  he  triumph'd  o'er  death,  and  ascend, 
ed  to  God, 
As  he  captive  captivity  led. 

2  They  have  gone — the  glad  heralds  of  mercy 

have  gone 
To  the  land  where  the  martyrs  once  bled ; 
Where  the  "beast   and  false  prophet"  have 
since  trodden  down 
The  fair  fabric  that  Zion  had  laid ; 
Where  the  Churches  once  planted,  and  water- 
ed, and  blest. 
With  the  dews  which  the  Spirit  distill'd, 
Have  been  smitten,  despoii'd,  and  by  heathen 
possess'd ; 
And  the  places  that  knew  them,  defiled. 

3  They  go  to  the  land  where  the  Indians  now 

dwell, 
Impell'd  by  the  love  of  their  Lord  ; 
His  love  to  proclaim,  and  His  mercy  to  tell. 

As  rcveal'd  in  his  excellent  word. 
"  Thy  blessing  go  with  them — O,  be  thou  their 
shield, 
From  the  shafts  of  the  fowler  that  fly  ; 
O,  Saviour  of  sinners,  thine  arm  be  reveal'i 
In  mercy,  and  might,  from  on  high." 


169 
INDEX. 


A  charge  to  keep  I  have  -  Page   8 

Again  my  weekly  labours  end  -         -  -  123 

Again  the  kind  revolving  year      -  -  148 

Alas,  and  did  ray  Saviour  bleed         .  .  73 

All  hail  the  power  of  Jesus'  name  -  5 

All  power  to  save,  O  Lord,  is  thine  -  94 

Almighty  Father,  heavenly  King     .  -  95 

Almighty  God,  thy  word  is  cast        -  -  12 

Almighty  God,  to  thee  I  cry         .  -  65 

Almighty  God,  thy  piercing  eye        -  -  103 

Almighty  God,  eternal  Lord          .  -  72 

Almighty  God,  while  earth  and  heaven  80 

Amazing  grace,  how  sweet  the  sound  -  116 

Amazing  love  that  stoop'd  so  low     -  -  78 

Am  I  a  soldier  of  the  cross  -         -  -  143 

Among  the  deepest  shades  of  night  -  144 

And  am  I  only  born  to  die        .         .  -  48 

And  are  we  yet  alive  .         -  .43 

And  now,  my  soul,  the  circling  sun  -  121 

And  now  another  day  is  gone        -  -  122 

Angels  that  high  in  glory  dwell        .  -  112 

Appointed  by  thee,  we  meet  in  thy  name  115 

Arise,  ye  friends  of  men,  arise           .  .  25 

Assembled  in  our  school  once  more  .  29 

Awake,  my  heart,  awake      -         -  .119 

Av/ake,  my  soul,  and  with  the  sun  .  .  118 

Awake,  my  soul,  stretch  every  nerve  .  114 

Behold,  Jehovah's  royal  hand        .  .  52 

Behold  that  wise,  that  perfect  law     .  .  46 

Behold  the  morning  sun       -         -  -  41 


170  INDEX. 

Behold  the  sin-atoning  Lamb            .  .  76 

Behold  the  Saviour  of  mankind  .  104 

Behold  where,  in  a  mortal  form        .  98 

Be  it  my  only  wisdom  here       -         .  .  9 

Blest  be  the  dear  uniting  love        -  .  64 

Blest  be  the  wisdom  and  the  power  .  .  25 

Blest  be  the  tie  that  binds     -         .  .  144 

Can  we  believe  thy  precious  word     -  -  27 

Children,  awake,  nor  slumbering  lie  .  15 

Children  of  the  hea/enly  king       .  .  9 

Children  in  years  and  knowledge  young  50 

Christ  the  Lord  is  risen  to-day       -  .  141 

Come,  children,  'tis  Jesus  commands  -  50 

Come,  children,  hail  the  Prince  of  peace  14 

Come,  let  us  join  the  hosts  above  .  6 

Come,  let  us  use  the  grace  Divine    -  -  39 

Come,  let  us  all  unite  to  praise     -  -  84 

Come,  let  us  join  our  God  to  praise  -  91 

Come,  let  us  join  with  one  accord  -  145 

Come,  let  us  search  our  ways  and  try  -  99 

Come,  let  us  join  our  cheerful  songs  .  105 

Come,  ye  that  love  the  Lord     -         -  .  107 

Creation  groans  beneath  its  curse     -  -  108 

Eternal  Being !  source  of  love          .  .  20 

Eternity  is  just  at  hand         -         -  -  134 

Father,  adored  in  worlds  above         -  -  16 

Father  Divine,  thy  piercing  eye  .  126 

Father,  I  stretch  my  hands  to  thee  -  53 

Father,  I  dare  believe       -         -         .  .  56 

Father  of  mercies,  in  thy  word         -  -  45 

Father  of  mercies,  show        ...  71 

For  ever  here  my  rest  shall  be           .  .  57 

Fountain  of  blessing,  ever  bless'd      -  .  92 

Fountain  of  life,  to  all  below         -  -  58 

From  all  that  dwell  below  the  skies  -  149 


INDEX.  171' 

God  of  my  life,  thy  constant  care          -  140 

God,  the  Creator,  reigns  above          .     .  113 

God's  angels  come  from  heaven  on  high  120 

God,  who  in  various  methods  told          .  39 

Grace, 'tis  a  charming  sound         -         -  114 

Gracious  God,  to  thee  I  pray    .         -     -  128 

Great  God,  behold  before  thy  throne     •-  23 

Kreat  God,  and  wilt  thou  condescend   -  16 

Great  God,  thy  watchful  care  we  bless  7 

Great  God,  with  wonder  and  with  praise  33 

Great  God,  mine  eyes  with  pleasure  look  35 

Great  source  of  good,  our  youthful  lays  146 

Hail,  gracious,  heavenly  Prince    -         -  24 

Hail  sacred  truth,  whose  piercing  rays  37 

Happy  beyond  description,  he           .     .  54 

Happy  the  well-instructed  youth       .     -  111 

Happy  Samuel,  to  God          ...  62 

Hark,  from  the  tombs  a  doleful  sound  -  61 

Hark,  the  voice  of  love  and  mercy         .  79 

Hark  !  the  glad  sound,  the  Saviour  comes  13 

Hasten,  sinner,  to  be  wise     ...  59 

Hear,  Lord,  the  song  of  praise  and  prayer  ]  0 

Heirs  of  unending  life           .         .         .  139 

Holy  child  of  heavenly  birth     .          97,  100 

How  can  a  sinner  know            .         .     .  87 

How  do  thy  mercies  close  me  round      .  74 

How  foolish  they  who  lengthen  night  .  116 

How  happy,  Lord,  thy  children  are       .  56 

How  highly  favour'd.  Lord,  are  we  .     .  90 

How  lost  our  state  by  nature  is         -     .  67 

How  precious  is  the  book  Divine      .     .  34 
How  sad  our  state  by  nature  is      -         .64 

How  serious  is  the  charge              .         -  22 

How  should  our  souls  delight  to  bless  .  26 

How  shall  the  young  secure  their  hearts  41 


172  INDEX. 

Humble  praises,  holy  Jesus       .        -    . 

Hungry,  and  faint,  and  poor 

I  ask  not  wealth,  nor  pomp,  nor  power 

Idle  boys  and  men  are  found 

I  love  to  have  the  Sabbath  come 

In  all  my  Lord's  appointed  ways 

In  God's  own  house  for  me  to  play  - 

In  the  soft  season  of  thy  youth     - 

Isaac  was  ransom'd  while  he  lay 

I  saw  one  hanging  on  the  tree 

Is  it  a  thing  of  good  report 

Jesus,  and  shall  it  ever  be 

Jesus  Christ  has  lived  and  died 

Jesus,  great  Shepherd  of  the  sheep  - 

Jesus,  my  Saviour  and  my  Lord 

Jesus,  united  by  thy  grace     - 

Jesus,  I  fain  would  find 

Jesus,  Lord,  we  cry  to  thee 

Jesus,  who  knows  full  well 

Jesus,  unite  our  hearts  to  thee 

Leader  of  faithful  souls,  and  guide  . 

Let  children  bless  the  Saviour's  name 

Let  children  hear  the  mighty  deeds 

Let  children  proclaim  their  Saviour  and 

King 

Let  children  that  would  fear  the  Lord 

Let  him  to  whom  we  now  belong 

Let  me  think  if  I  were  dying   - 

Let  us  adore  the  grace  that  seeks     - 

Let  party  names  no  more 

Lord,  fix  my  wand'ring  thoughts 

Lord,  in  the  strength  of  grace 

Lord,  I  have  made  thy  word  my  choice 

Lord,  teach  a  little  child  to  pray  - 

Lord,  teach  a  sinful  child  to  pray 


INDEX.  173 

Lord,  I  despair  myself  to  heal            .     -  65 

Lord,  I  ascribe  it  to  thy  grace       .         -  87 

Lord,  I  would  be  a  child  of  thine      -     -  96 

Lord,  in  the  morning  thou  shait  hear     -  lOG 

Lord,  how  delightful  'tis  to  see          -     -  125 

Lord,  we  address  thy  heavenly  throne  -  24 

Lo,  the  young  tribes  of  Adam  rise         -  59 

Maker,  Saviour  of  mankind     -         .     .  95 

IVIethinks  the  last  great  day  is  come      -  135 

My  God,  how  endless  is  thy  love      -     -  120 

My  God  who  makes  the  sun  to  know   -  118 

My  gracious  God,  accept  my  prayer      -  99 

My  life 's  a  narrow  span        -         -         -  125 

My  Saviour,  my  almighty  Friend     -     -  75 

My  son,  know  thou  ihs  Lord         -         -  52 

My  thoughts  arise,  and  soar  above   -     -  19 

No,  never  shall  my  heart  despond          -  28 

Now  let  my  soul,  eternal  King         -     -  37 

Now  let  us  raise  our  cheerful  strains    -  80 

Now  to  the  Lamb  that  once  was  slain  -  149 

O  for  a  thankful  heart           ...  88 

O  for  a  thousand  tongues  to  sing      .     .  5 

O  God,  I  thank  thee  that  the  night       .  138 

O  Jesus,  full  of  truth  and  grace        .     .  63 

O  Lord,  encouraged  by  thy  grace           -  140 

O  may  thy  powerful  word         -         .     -  34 

On  Christ,  my  Shepherd,  I'll  depend     -  *   82 

On  what  has  now  been  sown             -     -  2f) 

On  this  auspicious,  happy  day      -         .  147 

Once  more,  before  we  part         -         .     .  149 

O  that  the  Lord  would  guide  my  ways  79 

O  that  my  load  of  sin  were  gone       -     -  48 

O  that  I,  like  Timothy          ...  42 

O  thou,  before  whose  gracious  throne  -  133 

O  thou  that  hearest  when  sinners  cry  .  109 


174  INDEX. 

O  thou,  whom  none  hath  seen  or  known  44 

O  thou,  whom  high  archangels  praise  -  86 

O  thou,  whose  providential  care        -     -  89 

O  thou  whose  tender  mercy  hears          -  93 

O  'tis  a  folly  and  a  crime           .         -     .  12G 

Our  Father,  full  of  grace  Divine            -  84 

O  world  of  bliss,  could  mortal  eyes  -     -  137 

Pass  a  few  swiftly  fleeting  years   -         -  31 

Poor  and  needy  though  I  be     -         -     .  128 

Praise  God,  from  whom  all  blessings  flow  149 

See  Israel's  gentle  Shepherd  stand         -  49 

Soon  as  I  heard  my  Father  say         .     .  127 

Stretched  on  the  cross,  the  Saviour  dies  76 

That  solemn  day  will  soon  arrive      -     -  134 

The  clock  has  struck,  I  cannot  stay      .  29 

The  hour  is  come,  I  will  not  stay          .  138 

The  short-lived  day  declines  in  haste     -  129 
The  liar  who  the  truth  denies        .         -Ill 

The  Lord  our  secret  sins  espies         -     -  110 

Thee,  Lord,  that  I  may  not  forsake       -  101 

The  Lord  he  knows  the  thoughts  of  men  67 

The  heavens  declare  thy  glory,  Lord     -  36 

The  Lord  is  here  !  He  sees  us  too     -     -  34 

The  morning  flowers  display  their  sweets  32 

The  praises  of  my  tongue     ...  9 

There  is  a  land  above       -         -         -     -  133 

There  is  a  glorious  v;orld  of  light          -  133 

The  starry  heavens  thy  rule  obey     -    -  32 

This  is  a  precious  book  indeed       -         -  11 

This  is  the  day  when  Christ  arose    -     -  123 

This,  this  is  the  God  we  adore      -         -  75 

This  day  belongs  to  God  alone          .     .  85 

Thine  earthly  Sabbath,  Lord,  we  lovs  -  124 

Thou  art  our  Shepherd,  gracious  Lord  102 

Though  children  in  stature  and  years  -  51 


INDEX.  175 

riaou  great  Instructor,  lest  I  stray        -  19 

Thus  ftir  we're  spared  again  to  meet     .  69 

Thy  works  proclaim  thy  glory,  Lord    -  102 

Tidings  of  grace  now  reach  our  ears     -  70 

Tis  but  a  short,  uncertain  space            -  129 

'Tis  religion  that  can  give        -         -     -  56 

To  God,  the  Creator  of  all        .         .     -  69 

To  Jesus,  the  crown  of  my  hope       -     -  147 

Try  us,  O  God,  and  search  the  ground  -  58 

Twas  God  who  made  the  earth  and  skies  83 

Vain  man,  thy  fond  pursuits  forbear     -  61 

We  are  but  young,  yet  we  may  sing      .  68 

We  came  into  the  world  to  do           .     .  103 

We  now  from  school  depart           .         .  146 

What  various  hindrances  we  meet    -     .  142 

What  are  all  earthly  blessings,  Lord     -  93 

What  glory  gilds  the  sacred  page          .  44 

What  is  there.  Lord,  a  child  can  do      -  17 

What  though  the  arm  of  conq'ring  death  21 

When  blooming  youth  is  snatch'd  away  130 

Whene'er  I  take  my  walks  abroad    -     -  92 

When  I  can  read  my  title  clear         -     -  54 

When  to  the  house  of  God  we  go           .  13 

Wheo  Jesus  left  his  heavenly  throne     -  22 

When  Jesus  left  his  Father's  throne      -  73 

When  I  survey  the  wondrous  cross       -  78 

When  Eli's  sons  by  deeds  profane     -     -  131 

When  life's  tempestuous  storms  are  o'er  132 

When  morning  comes  the  birds  arise    -  117 

When  the  Redeemer  left  his  throne        .  136 

Where  two  or  three  together  meet         .  139 

Where  two  or  three  with  sweet  accord  21 

Why  should  I  say,  'tis  yet  too  soon  -     .  60 

Why  should  our  parents  call  us  good     .  106 

Why  should  we  spend  our  youthful  days  110 


176  INDEX. 

With  humble  heart  and  tongue     -         .  66 

Ye  hearts,  with  youthful  vigour  warm  49 

Yonder,  "mazing  sight !  I  see       .         .  77 


INDEX  TO  THE  APPENDIX. 

Again  wo  hail  the  joyful  day    .         .     .  155 

Almighty  God,  by  whose  command       -  158 

Come,  children,  tune  your  voices      -     -  160 

Come,  let  our  voices  join      -         .         _  150 

Come,  ye  children,  and  adore  him     .     .  154 

Encompass'd  in  an  infant's  form            .  162 

From  Greenland's  icy  mountains      -     .  166 

Great  God  I  accept  our  songs  of  praise  151 

Hail  to  the  joyful  morning       .         .     .  164 
Hosanna  be  the  children's  song     -         -159 

Jesus  Christ,  the  Holy  One      .         .     .  163 
On  this  our  festal  day            .         .         .157 

O  thou,  whom  angel  choirs  adoring      -  156 

Rich  is  the  sacred  song  that  swells        -  153 

Shall  Bethlehem  forget  her  night     .     -  161 

The  heralds  now  are  flying  .         .         -  165 

There's  triumph  in  the  worlds  above     -  165 
They  have  gone  to  the  land  where  the 

patriarchs  rest           -         .         .    -  167 

What  tho'  no  harp  with  golden  string  -  160 


THE  END. 


